Grid Modernization News

Dec 18, 2024, 17:00 by Anna Squires

A collaboration between NREL and Purdue University to create an optimized hydraulic system for farm tractors could increase their hydraulic efficiency by 50%.

Dec 18, 2024, 08:24 by Anya Breitenbach

Bringing new technologies to market is not for the faint at heart. Slow down and you might lose development momentum.

Dec 17, 2024, 17:00 by Justin Daugherty

Brooks Tellekamp found his way to science through his high school's computing infrastructure. He helped the school's information technology expert, a retired Honeywell engineer who had worked on NASA contracts, to address computing infrastructure needs.

Dec 17, 2024, 17:00 by Ernie Tucker

Because of her curiosity and expertise, she was selected as one of NREL's 2024 Distinguished Members of Research Staff.

Dec 16, 2024, 17:00 by Caitlin McDermott-Murphy, Jana Wiegand

In this latest Manufacturing Masterminds Q&A, Kat Knauer shares how a backyard fire ant invasion led her to science, what a chief technology officer does, and how the BOTTLE consortium is working with Amazon, Patagonia, and other companies to design more planet-friendly plastics.

Dec 16, 2024, 17:00 by Tara McMurtry

Explore the fascinating world of wave energy with Salman Husain, a lifelong engineer tackling marine energy's toughest challenges. Discover how his passions for problem solving and global stewardship shape his quest for a sustainable future.

Dec 15, 2024, 17:00 by User Not Found

The Federal Energy Management Program's distributed energy resource cybersecurity framework supports power sector resilience in the Caribbean and beyond.

Dec 11, 2024, 17:00 by Tim Meehan

A new NREL study further examines key factors and segmentation behind transformer demand growth through 2050.

Dec 11, 2024, 17:00 by Nataleah Small

Michelle Slovensky was honored for her groundbreaking leadership and named one of the year's thirteen Distinguished Members of Operations Staff.

Dec 4, 2024, 17:00 by Justin Daugherty

The Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator program, in partnership with DOE's Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response and utilities, aims to decrease cybersecurity risk in the electric sector by expediting the deployment of emerging operational technology security technologies.

Dec 3, 2024, 17:00 by Moriah Petty

Through the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership, NREL will support advanced microgrid development and optimization in isolated areas.

Dec 2, 2024, 17:00 by Tara McMurtry

Meet Suzanne MacDonald, a hockey mom, clean energy advocate, and stakeholder engagement expert at NREL who blends a passion for community-driven solutions with a love for the game.

Dec 2, 2024, 17:00 by User Not Found

NREL is seeking applicants for its 2025 Executive Energy Leadership Program—otherwise known as Energy Execs.

Nov 25, 2024, 17:00 by Tara McMurty and Daniella Frank

Eight science fiction writers recently converged upon NREL for "Visioning Energy: A Science Fiction Author-Energy Researcher Collaboration Workshop."

Nov 25, 2024, 17:00 by Carol Laurie

NREL has issued a Competitiveness Improvement Project notice of intent in advance of a 2025 funding solicitation. The project supports manufacturers of distributed wind energy technology, such as Eocycle.

Nov 25, 2024, 17:00 by Sarah Meehan

Clean Energy to Communities has helped numerous communities plan for and implement agrivoltaic systems, and technical assistance providers at NREL are working to share key learnings from those projects with other communities looking to follow in their footsteps.

Nov 24, 2024, 17:00 by Molly Rettig

The Communications group manager was named one of 13 Distinguished Members of Operations Staff in 2024.

Nov 24, 2024, 17:00 by Justin Daugherty

21st Century Power Partnership continues progress, from country-specific action plans to thought leadership that helps shape the future of power systems.

Nov 21, 2024, 17:00 by Madeline Geocaris

Grid operators in several regions kept the lights on this summer with more solar, storage, and wind.

Nov 21, 2024, 14:01 by Sara Fall

NREL's research helps farmers, local communities, and global partners navigate the complexities of bringing solar onto the farm.