Grid Modernization News

Jun 7, 2021, 18:00 by User Not Found

Puzzling out and testing new ways to improve the efficiency of cadmium telluride (CdTe) polycrystalline thin-film photovoltaic materials is a typical day in the life of NREL research scientists Matthew Reese and Craig Perkins. Like any good puzzlers, they bring curiosity and keen observation to the task.

Jun 2, 2021, 18:00 by Wayne Hicks

NREL was granted 40 U.S. patents during fiscal 2020, a bump from the 32 issued during the prior fiscal year.

May 31, 2021, 18:00 by User Not Found

The latest report in NREL's multiyear Storage Futures Study finds reaching full market potential of diurnal grid-scale energy storage hinges on system flexibility and solar photovoltaics penetration.

May 26, 2021, 18:00 by User Not Found

NREL researcher Josh Gesick joins the Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit Advanced Energy and Materials team to assist DOD with partner-related initiatives and adoption of commercial technologies.

May 26, 2021, 18:00 by Josh Rasmussen

Even in its 26th year, amidst a pandemic, the NREL Industry Growth Forum--the premiere cleantech commercialization-acceleration event that aligns promising, preselected startups with venture capitalists looking for their next great investment--set new records.

May 25, 2021, 18:00 by User Not Found

An article in Nature Energy by NREL research engineer Omar J. Guerra describes research needs for longer-duration and seasonal energy storage solutions and opportunities to develop a stronger understanding of how long-term and seasonal storage technologies can become cost-effective and grid-supportive energy solutions.

May 24, 2021, 18:00 by User Not Found

The multiyear Electrification Futures Study concludes with first-of-its-kind national-scale modeling of power systems with widespread electrification, demand-side flexibility, and high renewable energy.

May 19, 2021, 18:00 by User Not Found

Seventeen teams were selected to participate in the 2022 MECC to offer a new wave of innovation in the third year of the competition.

May 18, 2021, 18:00 by Devonie McCamey

Published in the journal Joule, "The Challenges of Achieving a 100% Renewable Electricity System in the United States" offers important insights into the technical and economic challenges that would need to be overcome to achieve 100% renewable electric power across the United States.

May 17, 2021, 18:00 by User Not Found

A report released this month highlights the most significant breakthroughs of the last year in the U.S. Department of Energy's Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines (Co-Optima) initiative, with details on findings that could translate into significant greenhouse gas and tailpipe emissions reductions.

May 16, 2021, 18:00 by User Not Found

A global effort to reduce sulfur and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships has researchers from NREL and other Department of Energy facilities investigating the potential use of marine biofuels.

May 12, 2021, 18:00 by User Not Found

Marine Energy Atlas features expanded data sets and offers a streamlined user experience.

May 12, 2021, 18:00 by User Not Found

The JISEA Catalyzers initiative will incubate research capabilities for 1–2 years before being launched into a new NREL-led program.

May 4, 2021, 18:00 by User Not Found

NREL selected 18 leaders to participate in its 2021 Executive Energy Leadership program, which provides nontechnical business, government, and community leaders an opportunity to learn about advanced energy technologies, analytical tools, and financing to guide their organizations and communities in energy-related planning.

May 3, 2021, 18:00 by User Not Found

NREL today announced a new initial memorandum of understanding with the global company UL to work toward further developing and commercializing the Solar Automated Permit Processing Plus (SolarAPP+) software that will automate the permitting process for residential solar systems.

Apr 29, 2021, 18:00 by User Not Found

Cara Lubner, a chemist at NREL, coauthored a research article on electron bifurcation that was awarded the Class I: Physical and Mathematical Sciences 2020 Cozzarelli Prize on April 25.

Apr 29, 2021, 18:00 by User Not Found

New research from NREL explores the security features of 5G, highlighting network-slicing characteristics that can provide enhanced control, protection, and monitoring of distributed energy systems.

Apr 29, 2021, 18:00 by User Not Found

Three winners of the 2021 MECC were announced by DOE’s Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Office during a virtual ceremony this week.

Apr 28, 2021, 18:00 by User Not Found

NREL and six leading industry organizations have joined forces in developing a national Wind Cybersecurity Consortium. The consortium aims to improve the cybersecurity of the U.S. wind fleet through collaborative analysis, development, and information sharing.

Apr 27, 2021, 18:00 by User Not Found

A new NREL study uncovers counterintuitive relationship between flexibility options and curtailment in power systems with high solar penetration.