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October 2019
CoMET Brings Together Collaboration in Composite Materials Manufacturing Research
Something about a 200-ft blade, heavier than an elephant, and spinning over 100 miles an hour, seems improbable--a triumph of manufacturing that often leaves onlookers in wonder. At NREL however, wonder is mixed with an ambition to improve. Beneath the towering test turbines at the National Wind Technology Center, NREL hosts a collaborative research environment for the growing composite manufacturing industry to build its skills and push its frontiers.
Researcher Champions Scientific Diversity
Ismael Mendoza leverages his experience and passion to attract a new generation of Hispanics to scientific research.
First-Ever American-Made Solar Prize Concludes, Awards Round 1 Winners: Phase3 Photovoltaics, Solar Inventions
Round 1 of the American-Made Solar Prize concluded as two final winners received $500,000 each.
Now Publicly Available, NREL's ReEDS Model Expands Access to Inform the Power Sector
What might the U.S. energy generation mix look like between now and the year 2050? Thanks to the now publicly available Regional Energy Deployment System model, or ReEDS for short, we can now explore how the power system will evolve under changing market conditions.
September 2019
Q&A with Elizabeth Doris: Connecting NREL with the World it Serves
Program Manager Elizabeth Doris discusses the intersection of government and technology.
Training Convenes Wind-Wildlife Experts To Share Latest Research and Emerging Technologies
Nearly 30 members of the Wind Energy Technologies Office visited the Flatirons Campus of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to discuss and identify the best wind-wildlife impact minimization strategies for the efficient deployment of cost-effective wind energy projects across the United States.
EERE Announces 15 Phase I Winners of Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Prize at NREL
Each winning team receives $67,000, for a total of $1 million awarded.
News Release: NREL Joins Forces with Other National Labs on $100M Clean Water Hub
Its mission is to focus on early-stage research and development (R&D) for energy-efficient, cost-competitive desalination technologies.
News Release: NREL Supports Prize for Innovations in Ocean Observing Platforms
The Powering the Blue Economy: Ocean Observing Prize will provide a new opportunity for industry and technology developers to develop marine energy technologies at a scale that is more attainable than utility-scale power.
Call Sherry: Engineer Helps Tribes, Alaskan Villages Find Energy Solutions
In many tribal communities, electricity is expensive, unreliable, or completely unavailable. NREL Engineer Sherry Stout works with such communities, helping them use renewable energy to reduce costs and access reliable power.
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Last Updated May 5, 2025