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November 2018
REopt Lite Adds New Energy Optimization Capabilities with Wind, Custom Rate Tariff, Critical Load Builder, and User Dashboard Features
The REopt Lite web tool's new wind optimization module lets building owners and energy managers evaluate the economic viability of grid-connected wind at a site, in addition to solar photovoltaics and battery storage.
October 2018
For Work on High Efficiency Photovoltaics, Dan Friedman Named APS Fellow
Dan Friedman, manager of NREL's High Efficiency Crystalline Photovoltaics Group, has been elected as a fellow of the American Physical Society for this work on III-V semiconductor physics and multijunction photovoltaic science, including numerous device efficiency records.
New III-V Device Concept Combines Two Structures for Lower-Cost Impact, More Applications
NREL has recently combined two structures of III-V materials into one, providing a "two-for-the-price-of-one" benefit. The combination enables novel, potentially record-setting, multijunction solar cells.
September 2018
Crosscutting Grid Research Facilities Provide Industry Launch Pad for Utility-Scale Evaluation
New grid integration technologies at the National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) have introduced a vast range in grid research capabilities--from multimegawatt-scale wind and solar technologies to advanced energy storage devices, transformers, and protection equipment.
PV Cities Training Program Powers Solar Adoption Across America's Cities and Counties
To aid cites in solar adoption, NREL launched the City and County Solar PV Training Program, or PV Cities, in January 2018. The five-month program was designed specifically for cities and counties and aimed to increase the deployment of midscale solar PV systems by engaging stakeholders to develop deployment solutions and empowering city and county staff.
For PhD Students, HOPE Workshop Highlights Real-World Applications of Solar Technology
The Hands-On PV Workshop brings graduate students from across the United States to NREL each year to increase their knowledge about photovoltaics and see practical applications of PV technologies.
NREL R&D Funding Will Fuel New CSP Research
With seven new projects, NREL will elevate research in concentrating solar power (CSP). The projects are funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) through a National Laboratory call for proposals.
NREL Analysts Take a First Look at the Florida Duck Curve, and How Flexibility Could Help
New analysis examines how solar deployment may impact grid operations in Florida, an understudied but important market.
August 2018
Energy Secretary Perry Digs into Research at NREL, Emphasizes Importance of Partnerships
In addition to the cool science he saw, public-private partnerships played a recurring role in Perry's remarks.
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