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August 2017
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.
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Last Updated May 5, 2025