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November 2015
News Release: NREL Estimates Economically Viable U.S. Renewable Generation
Analysts at the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are providing, for the first time, a method for measuring the economic potential of renewable energy across the United States.
New Geothermal Lab Manager Joins NREL
Henry (Bud) Johnston joined NREL on October 12 as the new Laboratory Program Manager for the Geothermal Technologies Program.
NREL Efforts Push Hydrogen Vehicles Further Along
New fast-filling fuel station dedicated as part of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.
News Release: NREL Research Honored With R&D 100 Awards
A technology developed at the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has been honored by R&D Magazine as a winner of a coveted R&D 100 award as well as an Editor’s Choice award.
NREL Research Honored With R&D 100 Awards
A technology developed at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has been honored by R&D Magazine as a winner of a coveted R&D 100 award as well as an Editor's Choice award.
News Release: NREL Growth Forum Brings Together Clean Energy Innovators
The Industry Growth Forum, hosted by the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), this week attracted more than 400 investors, entrepreneurs, technologists and thought leaders to Denver. At the conclusion of the event three companies were honored with Best Venture and Outstanding Venture Awards.
October 2015
News Release: NREL Research Identifies Increased Potential for Perovskites as a Material for Solar Cells
Scientists at the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have demonstrated a way to significantly increase the efficiency of perovskite solar cells by reducing the amount of energy lost to heat.
NREL Innovation Improves Safety of Electric Vehicle Batteries
Newly patented Internal Short Circuit device offers manufacturers a groundbreaking tool.
NREL's Battery Life Predictive Model Helps Companies Take Charge
Companies that rely on batteries for enhanced energy efficiency-including electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, solar and wind energy generation companies, and utilities-need to know how to use batteries most effectively. As investment in large-scale battery energy storage grows, it is also vital to know how long batteries will last in the field.
News Release: NREL Releases Report Card on Environmental Efforts
The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) continued to improve its environmental protection efforts at its South Table Mountain and National Wind Technology Center sites during 2014 by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adding bird-safety features to campus structures, and assessing environmental impacts of potential laboratory development.
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Last Updated May 5, 2025