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October 2020
NREL Unveils Open-Source Distributed Generation Market Demand Model
NREL's Distributed Generation Market Demand (dGen) model is publicly available for the first time. Public users can access model methodology and instructions, run the code, and receive technical support from the dGen team.
Removing the Element of Surprise: Ocean Observing Prize Solicits Designs for Tomorrow's Storm Tracking Technology
NREL announces concurrent launch of DEVELOP Competition and 90-day DESIGN Contest.
News Release: National Laboratories Point to Sugars as a Key Factor in Ideal Feedstock for Biofuels
Popular wisdom holds that tall, fast-growing trees are best for biomass, but new research by two DOE national laboratories reveals the size of trees is only part of the equation. Of equal economic importance is the amount of sugars that can be produced from the ligno-cellulosic biomass and converted into fuels.
Wind Energy and Wildlife Share Future in the Skies and Seas
NREL researchers are collaborating with academic, conservation, regulatory, and industry partners to understand the potential effects of offshore wind installations on the environment while maintaining optimal energy production.
News Release: Colorful Perovskites: NREL Advances Thermochromic Window Technologies
Scientists at NREL report a breakthrough in developing a next-generation thermochromic window that not only reduces the need for air conditioning but simultaneously generates electricity.
NREL Research Highlighted at Largest Geothermal Meeting
NREL researches, develops, and demonstrates technologies to advance the use of geothermal energy as a clean, renewable, domestic power source for the United States. This research will be showcased during the Geothermal Resources Council 2020 Annual Meeting and Expo, October 18–23, 2020.
Meet the 2021 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition Contenders
Get to know tomorrow’s blue economy trailblazers: the recently announced 2021 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition teams.
NREL Will Join Effort To Bridge Gaps in Island Energy Resilience
As a partner in a new U.S. Department of Energy-sponsored initiative, NREL aims to bridge energy resiliency gaps by providing resources and access to on-the-ground support for remote and islanded communities seeking to transform their energy systems and lower their vulnerability.
NREL-Hosted Event Supports Industry Development of Megawatt Charging System Connectors
On Sept. 23-24, 2020, NREL joined forces with the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) to host a high-power electric vehicle charging connector test event.
NREL Computational Science Center Welcomes Leading Princeton Researcher Dr. Michael Mueller
NREL and Princeton University recently formalized the first joint appointment under a new master agreement between the two institutions, under which NREL's experts in computational science and combustion simulation will work closely with Dr. Michael Mueller from Princeton.
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Last Updated May 5, 2025