Grid Modernization News

Sep 27, 2018, 18:00 by User Not Found

In celebration of five years since the ESIF's dedication, the facility's leadership reflect on its use now, and looking ahead.

Sep 25, 2018, 18:00 by User Not Found

To aid cites in solar adoption, NREL launched the City and County Solar PV Training Program, or PV Cities, in January 2018. The five-month program was designed specifically for cities and counties and aimed to increase the deployment of midscale solar PV systems by engaging stakeholders to develop deployment solutions and empowering city and county staff.

Sep 25, 2018, 18:00 by User Not Found

The Shell GameChanger Accelerator Powered by NREL will leverage an established national laboratory-industry collaborative model to help startups de-risk and accelerate emerging clean energy technologies on their path to market.

Sep 23, 2018, 18:00 by User Not Found

The Hands-On PV Workshop brings graduate students from across the United States to NREL each year to increase their knowledge about photovoltaics and see practical applications of PV technologies.

Sep 20, 2018, 18:00 by User Not Found

With seven new projects, NREL will elevate research in concentrating solar power (CSP). The projects are funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) through a National Laboratory call for proposals.

Sep 18, 2018, 18:00 by User Not Found

NREL supports the Power Africa Beyond the Grid Program by helping to build an environment that could enable bankable, microgrid investments. NREL recently published two reports in support of this effort.

Sep 17, 2018, 18:00 by User Not Found

Two NREL researchers from NREL's Transportation and Hydrogen Systems Center, Robert McCormick and Sreekant Narumanchi, have recently received editorial appointments from leading journals in their fields.

Sep 16, 2018, 18:00 by User Not Found

Three new projects at will tap geothermal energy to advance new energy storage applications as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Grid Modernization Initiative.

Sep 13, 2018, 18:00 by User Not Found

Through a project sponsored by USAID and the Philippine Department of Energy (PDOE), the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently released a report titled, "Greening the Grid: Solar and Wind Integration Study for the Luzon-Visayas System of the Philippines."

Sep 11, 2018, 18:00 by User Not Found

New analysis examines how solar deployment may impact grid operations in Florida, an understudied but important market.

Sep 5, 2018, 18:00 by User Not Found

NREL Summer Interns unbox their potential to explore their passions in renewable energy.

Aug 30, 2018, 18:00 by User Not Found

As the Program Lead for Solar Data, Analysis, and Tools in the Integrated Applications Center, Kristen Ardani is making widespread solar deployment a reality.

Aug 30, 2018, 18:00 by User Not Found

Colombia will host its first renewable energy auction in 2019, hoping to boost its renewable portfolio and buffer its hydro-dominated energy sector against debilitating drought seasons. Learn how NREL expertise is helping the Colombian government transform its energy sector.

Aug 30, 2018, 18:00 by User Not Found

NREL is preparing the next generation of innovative researchers through an invaluable partnership with The National GEM Consortium.

Aug 27, 2018, 18:00 by User Not Found

From 2012 to 2018, NREL witnessed a 68% increase in invention submissions, an 89% increase in the total number of intellectual property agreements, and a 24% increase in overall license revenue. These achievements would not be possible without an exceptional licensing team in the Technology Transfer Office, and notably, an outstanding team lead. The Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) Mid-Continent Region has chosen Senior Licensing Executive Eric Payne to receive the 2018 Technology Transfer Professional of the Year Award.

Aug 22, 2018, 18:00 by User Not Found

NREL and partners honored with Federal Energy and Water Management Award for resourceful data center cooling.

Aug 22, 2018, 18:00 by Josh Rasmussen

NREL transforms energy through partnerships. That's why the laboratory recently opened its doors for a two-day forum, designed to strengthen existing partnerships and create new ones.

Aug 22, 2018, 18:00 by User Not Found

New state-level commitments, advances in permitting and energy offtake processes, and strategic research investments buoyed the U.S. offshore wind market in 2017. The offshore wind project development pipeline in the United States includes 25,464 megawatts (MW) of planned generating capacity as of June 2018, with projects representing 2,000 MW expected to commence commercial operation by 2023.

Aug 15, 2018, 18:00 by User Not Found

NREL's MFI tool can model a wide range of manufacturing scenarios. Members of industry, academia, other members of the research community, and the general public are encouraged to beta test the newest version of the tool.

Aug 15, 2018, 18:00 by User Not Found

In this DOE Fuel Cell Technologies Office webinar, Michael Ulsh of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory will present an overview of early-stage research and development related to manufacturing of fuel cell membrane electrode assembly materials.