About Advanced Research on Integrated Energy Systems

Feb 8, 2022, 17:00 by User Not Found

Concentrating solar power (CSP) has long held promise as a renewable energy technology. CSP uses mirrors, or heliostats, to harness the power of the sun by heating and storing an inexpensive medium such as sand, rocks, or molten salt for on-demand energy dispatch.

Feb 7, 2022, 17:00 by User Not Found

On Jan. 11, 2022, U.S. senators and hydropower experts referenced NREL's hydropower research to argue for an expansion of the U.S. hydropower industry.

Feb 2, 2022, 17:00 by User Not Found

Winning thousands in cash prizes is just one of the many benefits that comes with being a finalist in an American-Made Challenges (AMC) Prize competition.

Feb 1, 2022, 17:00 by User Not Found

Planning for an unexpected event is a significant challenge, but it is one that NREL's researchers in the Resilient Systems Design and Engineering Group within the Energy Security and Resilience Center are working to address. NREL researcher Jordan Cox describes NREL's innovative approach to analyzing system vulnerabilities, measuring risk, and keeping communities safe.

Feb 1, 2022, 17:00 by User Not Found

REopt, a free, techno-economic decision support model, helps users optimize energy systems for buildings, campuses, communities, and microgrids. Once called REopt Lite, the REopt tool is dropping the "Lite" in 2022 to better reflect its true status as a heavy-hitting and comprehensive optimization tool.

Jan 31, 2022, 17:00 by User Not Found

A pilot study demonstrates SolarAPP+ ability to expedite solar installs.

Jan 30, 2022, 17:00 by User Not Found

Math, mentors, and Mother Nature all had a hand in leading Craig Turchi toward his new role as the manager of NREL's Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Program.

Jan 26, 2022, 17:00 by User Not Found

Ten times stronger than steel, nearly half the weight of aluminum, far stiffer than fiberglass—carbon fiber carries a package of advantages, making it a preferred material for use in luxury sedans and Formula One racecars alike.

Jan 24, 2022, 17:00 by User Not Found

Wave energy developers can bring the ocean to the laptop thanks to the Wave Energy Converter SIMulator (WEC-Sim), a tool built by researchers at NREL and Sandia National Laboratories.

Jan 24, 2022, 17:00 by User Not Found

Women in Power System Transformation initiative seeks to increase women’s representation and leadership in global transition to clean energy through targeted academic and workforce training.

Jan 24, 2022, 17:00 by User Not Found

The next frontier of mobility aims to ascend to new heights with on-demand air travel integrated with existing transit. This vision is backed by new research, which shows aerial mobility options are nearly ready for takeoff and poised to transform public transit in cities worldwide.

Jan 23, 2022, 17:00 by User Not Found

Researchers are collecting the most comprehensive data on how winds move through wind plants to help design more efficient plants and reduce wind energy costs.

Jan 13, 2022, 17:00 by User Not Found

Since 2019, the American Chemical Society (ACS) has published an annual series, titled "Women Scientists at the Forefront of Energy Research," to celebrate the accomplishments of women in the energy science field.

Jan 13, 2022, 17:00 by User Not Found

NREL uses advanced grid research environment for first-ever example of type-3 turbines using grid-forming controls.

Jan 12, 2022, 17:00 by User Not Found

The community of Louisville, Kentucky, is partnering with NREL to achieve a goal of 100% clean electricity for municipal government operations by 2030.

Jan 12, 2022, 17:00 by User Not Found

A new competition from the U.S. Department of Energy's Bioenergy Technologies Office encourages students to imagine and develop innovative technology solutions using algae as a potent and flexible energy resource.

Jan 11, 2022, 17:00 by User Not Found

The latest phase of the Storage Futures Study finds the grid operates more efficiently with high levels of energy storage across all studied system configurations and grid mixes.

Jan 10, 2022, 17:00 by User Not Found

In NREL's Insight Center, models come to life, illuminating pathways to a clean energy future.

Jan 9, 2022, 17:00 by User Not Found

A team at NREL completed a literature review on the potential value of electric vehicle (EV) managed charging. Findings provide a complete look at how EVs and the grid could work together as the electric and transportation sectors become intertwined.

Jan 9, 2022, 17:00 by User Not Found

A new geothermal heat pump module enables the REopt web tool to evaluate individual facility energy, cost, and emissions impacts of converting conventional heating and cooling systems to ground-source heat pumps.