August 2017
News Release: NREL Analysis Identifies Where Commercial Customers Might Benefit from Battery Energy Storage
Commercial electricity customers who are subject to high demand charges may be able to reduce overall costs by using battery energy storage to manage demand, according to research by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
News Release: Researchers Validate UV Light’s Use in Improving Semiconductors
A discovery by two scientists at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) could aid the development of next-generation semiconductor devices.
Science-Driven Innovation Can Reduce Wind Energy Costs by 50% by 2030
With science driving wind-technology innovations, the unsubsidized cost of wind energy could drop to 50% of current levels, equivalent to $23/megawatt-hour, by 2030, according to a report released by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
Webinar August 22: Permitting Hydrogen Fueling Stations
In this DOE Fuel Cell Technologies Office webinar, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory will present information to familiarize project developers and other interested parties with the DOE tools available to assist in permit preparation.
NREL Summer Interns Climb to New Heights
Enjoying the Colorado outdoors is an added bonus for NREL interns--but the main draw is the opportunity to expand scientific horizons.
NREL Market Report Finds U.S. Offshore Wind Industry Poised for Multigigawatt Surge
Bolstered by the nation’s first commercial offshore wind project, the U.S. offshore wind industry could be on the brink of a multigigawatt surge in development.
Graduate Students Gain Hands-On PV Experience from NREL Researchers
The Hands-On PV Experience gave thirteen graduate students a chance to spend one week at NREL, deepening their knowledge of photovoltaics and learning from top solar scientists.
John Deere Hybrid Electric Vehicles Benefit from NREL's Wide-Bandgap Thermal Management Expertise
Finding new ways to manage fuel costs of heavy-duty off-highway vehicles can go a long way towards reducing overall operating costs in industries such as construction and mining, which can help contractors and operators remain competitive in the marketplace. This requires equipment that can perform optimally, while minimizing expenses.
Decades After Developing Technology, NREL Sets New Solar-to-Hydrogen Record
Path to producing hydrogen from sunlight becomes even clearer
July 2017
News Release: NREL Names Roderick Jackson as Laboratory Program Manager for Buildings Research
Roderick Jackson is the new laboratory program manager for buildings-related research at the Energy Department's (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
NREL Analysis Shows Clear-Sky Probabilities for the August Solar Eclipse
Detail of NREL analysis showing clear-sky versus cloudy-sky probabilities for the August solar eclipse.
Regional Technical Exchange Centers Connect Fuel Cell Technology Suppliers, Manufacturers
NREL is leading one of four regional technical exchange centers to expand the domestic supply chain of fuel cell and hydrogen components and systems and improve U.S. manufacturing competitiveness.
NREL, NYSERDA, and Con Edison Partner on Home Energy Management Systems
Twenty-four homes in New York City will be at the forefront of NREL home energy management systems (HEMS) research. The goal is to identify strategies for broad market adoption of smart home technologies that can bring comfort, convenience, and energy savings to residents across New York and the country.
NREL Scientists Upend Century-Old Ammonia Production Method
Paul King and Katherine Brown wanted answers. To produce ammonia from nitrogen, could they use a biomolecular reaction similar to one that boosts the production of hydrogen from water?
News Release: NREL to Receive Public Service Award for 40 Years of Energy Innovation
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is again receiving national recognition for its 40th Anniversary with a prestigious public service award.
News Release: NREL Announces Partnership with Panasonic and Xcel Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is partnering with Panasonic Corporation and Xcel Energy to simulate and optimize the energy load profile of Peña Station NEXT, a planned 382-acre mixed-use development in Denver, Colo.
NREL to Study Geothermal Deep Direct-Use in East Texas Power Plants
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced major funding awards for six geothermal Deep Direct-Use research projects, including a National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) study that will explore the feasibility of geothermal heat integration at natural gas power plants in East Texas.
Announcing the Solar Energy Innovation Network
The Solar Energy Innovation Network is a new three-year program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, designed to remove soft cost (non-hardware) barriers to wide-scale integration of distributed solar photovoltaics within the U.S. electricity system.
News Release: Study Shows India Can Integrate 175 GW of Renewable Energy into Its Electricity Grid
The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has confirmed the technical and economic viability of integrating 175 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy into India's grid by 2022.
Gulf Coast Renewable Energy Survey to Explore Potential of Offshore Wind
A new NREL survey is designed to determine if the Gulf Coast region can transform 50 years of offshore manufacturing and deployment expertise into a thriving offshore industry
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