February 2018
How Low Can Conventional Generators Go? NREL Explains Why Minimum Generation Is Key to Maximum Renewable Integration
New study in the journal Energy Policy illustrates the importance of quantifying power system operational constraints to enable more renewables on the grid.
IN2 Program Validates Data Center Cooling Solution
LiquidCool Solutions, a participant in the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator program, had their server-cooling technology validated at the ESIF, where it was deployed along-side NREL's supercomputer, Peregrine.
Free Webinar February 28: Overcoming the Impacts of Fast Charging
Vehicle Electrification Group Manager Matt Keyser will be moderating a free webinar titled, "Overcoming the Impacts of Fast Charging on Hybrid/Electric Vehicles (EVs), Batteries, and Charging Systems," featuring leading industry experts from companies, including Jaguar Land Rover Automotive. Hosted by The Battery Show as part of the Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, the webinar takes place on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (5:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time).
Breakthroughs Move Researchers One Step Closer to $35 Billion Fuel Savings
NREL and its partners recently revealed breakthroughs in identification of fuel blendstocks for the U.S. Department of Energy's Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines initiative. This national research effort is providing industry with the scientific underpinnings needed to accelerate introduction of high-performance fuels and engines that reduce energy consumption, improve air quality, and lower drivers' costs.
NREL's Earl Christensen Honored with Two Awards from National Biodiesel Board
Fuel stability research advances innovation and bolsters industry confidence in biodiesel.
Revamped Website Features Easier Access to Travel Survey Data, Offers New Datasets
Access to detailed transportation data from travel surveys and studies conducted across the nation just got easier. The revamped Transportation Secure Data Center features a variety of updates that enhance the user experience and increase the scope of data available.
News Release: NREL Scientists Model Methane-Eating Bacteria
A research team including scientists from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory explored the possibilities provided by the natural world by researching how the bacteria Methylomicrobium alcaliphilum 20ZR uses methane, an abundant greenhouse gas, and converts it to valuable product precursors.
New Wave Energy Converter Design Inspired by Wind Energy
NREL researchers took inspiration from the pitch control of wind turbine blades for a new wave energy converter design.
News Release: NREL Taps Young to Oversee Geothermal Energy Program
In her new role, Young will work closely with NREL management to establish the lab's geothermal energy portfolio, including research and development geared toward advancing the use of geothermal energy as a renewable power source.
January 2018
NREL Wind Leaders Participate in Wind Industry Partnership Summit
More than 90 people--including over 50 industry attendees, in addition to laboratory and DOE representatives--attended the Wind Industry Partnership Summit, held January 24-25 in Washington, D.C.
News Release: 2016 Data Book Shows Continued Growth of Renewable Electricity
The 2016 Renewable Energy Data Book shows that U.S. renewable electricity grew to 18.3 percent of total installed capacity and 15.6 percent of total electricity generation in 2016.
News Release: NREL Scientists Demonstrate Remarkable Stability in Perovskite Solar Cells
Researchers at NREL created an environmentally stable, high-efficiency perovskite solar cell, bringing the emerging technology a step closer to commercial deployment.
Dave Moore: Taking Roundabout Path to Perovskite Fast Track
Perovskites become a passion for a scientist who had an "experience edge" over other students.
New NREL Method Reduces Uncertainty in Photovoltaic Module Calibrations
NREL's cell and module performance recently developed a new procedure for measuring the power of commercial crystalline-silicon photovoltaic modules that reduces the uncertainty in module maximum power.
News Release: NREL Seeks Participants for 2018 Executive Energy Leadership Program
Leaders in the private sector, communities, non-profits, and government are eligible to participate in the program.
NREL, Eaton Partner on Innovative Energy Solutions
On January 15, Eaton, a power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services, entered into a cooperative agreement with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
New Open-Source Version of FLORIS Released
NREL researchers recently released an updated open-source version of FLOw Redirection and Induction in Steady State (FLORIS), a set of controls and optimization tools for wind farm control.
Collaboration and Compromise: The Big Picture of Energy Systems Integration
Dr. Mark O'Malley offers his perspective on ESI; where it's going and what it takes to get there.
News Release: NREL Research Determines Integration of Plug-in Electric Vehicles Should Play a Big Role in Future Electric System Planning
An influx of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) charging without coordination could prove challenging to the nation’s electric grid, according to research conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
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