Feature Stories
The following feature stories take an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at how NREL is advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
December 2017
Dec. 15, 2017
Maria Ghirardi: Medical Studies Planted the Seed for Her Bioenergy Research
Maria Ghirardi was initially drawn to medicine, but switched to bioenergy, a field where she’s been a pioneer for decades.
November 2017
Nov. 14, 2017
Real-Time Quality-Control Testing for Fuel Cells Becomes Reality
NREL's QCORD project poised to help auto industry ramp up production
October 2017
Oct. 30, 2017
America's Wind Energy Future Looks Seaward
NREL research supports emerging offshore wind industry.
Oct. 12, 2017
NREL and Partners Highlight Collaboration and Explore Future During Partner Week
Partner Week, part of NREL's 40th anniversary celebrations, highlighted collaborators through a series of workshops and networking events.
Oct. 5, 2017
Undersea Microbes Provide Path to Energy Storage
NREL establishes first demonstration project in United States.
September 2017
Sept. 12, 2017
Wind and Wave Energy Pioneer Finds Freedom in Research
Research Fellow Bob Thresher likes to venture into the unknown, a quality that spurred his pioneering career at NREL.
August 2017
Aug. 30, 2017
NREL-Developed CUBE Helps Solve Army's Refueling Challenge
Device takes in power from PV panels, diesel generators, battery and puts all to use
Aug. 14, 2017
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.
Aug. 8, 2017
Decades After Developing Technology, NREL Sets New Solar-to-Hydrogen Record
Path to producing hydrogen from sunlight becomes even clearer
July 2017
July 26, 2017
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?
July 5, 2017
NREL at 40: It All Started With a Desire to Harness the Sun
Groundbreaking work in advanced energy research sprang from lab's 1977 start as SERI.
July 5, 2017
STEM Knowledge Puts Middle Schoolers in Driver's Seat
Student teams from across Colorado enjoy a day racing model electric cars at NREL
May 2017
May 16, 2017
NREL Research Takes Off for International Space Station
Students at Chatfield High School are hoping their algal research yields energy in microgravity.
May 10, 2017
Industry Growth Forum Goes Swimmingly for Cleantech Innovators
NREL's Industry Growth Forum convenes venture capitalists, government representatives, and cleantech experts.
March 2017
March 23, 2017
Computer-Aided Design Speeds Development of Safe, Affordable, and Efficient Batteries
Cutting-edge battery simulation tools developed by NREL and its partners in the Computer-Aided Engineering for Electric Drive Vehicle Batteries (CAEBAT) project are improving battery safety and performance, while driving down cost and development time.
March 22, 2017
Sensor Company Acquires Innovation Incubator Awardee, Launches Next-Generation "Connected" Building Technology
A sensor company has acquired the first beta-ready technology from the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator, which is co-administered by NREL.
March 9, 2017
NREL at 40: Research Efforts Drive Advanced Energy
Decades of world-class research has expanded the American energy landscape
February 2017
Feb. 17, 2017
Lambkins Roar as the Top High School in the 27th Colorado Science Bowl
Lammie had a hard time deciding which team to back in the 27th Colorado High School Science Bowl on Feb. 11 at Littleton's Dakota Ridge High School.
January 2017
Jan. 10, 2017
Race for a Better Fuel Begins with NREL Researchers
Catalyst converts sustainable carbon sources into fuel for high-performance engines.
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