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January 2026
Kai Zhu Named Fellow of Materials Research Society
Zhu is the fourth person from the National Laboratory of the Rockies to be named an MRS fellow.
With Inverters, An Island Adapts to Changing Physics of Power Grids
The National Laboratory of the Rockies helps Kauai tap into a new source of strength that can stop electric oscillations.
May 2025
Winners of Solar District Cup Class of 2024–2025 Announced
Eighteen teams earn division winner titles for solar and solar-plus-storage design proposals.
April 2025
NREL-Led Research Effort Adds Salt, Boosts Performance of Perovskites
Using an ionic salt to replace the fullerene layer in perovskite solar cells boosted their performance, efficiency, and durability, according to a global research effort led by scientists at NREL.
March 2025
How NREL Researcher Garry Rumbles Has Advanced Science Through Mentorship
Rumbles is known globally for his photochemistry research. At NREL, he has a reputation for creating a culture that has led to innovative ideas in basic energy research.
January 2025
First Cohort of Solar Energy Innovators Awarded in Solar Prize Round 8
Twenty new innovators are now on their way to advancing technologies that can support the solar industry's growth and adoption.
Vast Federal Lands Have Potential for Renewable Energy—But Only a Small Fraction Is Needed
NREL analysis finds millions of acres have opportunity for solar, wind, and geothermal, while leaving most areas undisturbed or available for other land uses.
News Release: Floating Solar Panels Could Support US Energy Goals
Scientists and analysts at NREL quantified for the first time exactly how much energy could be generated from floating solar panel projects installed on federally owned or regulated reservoirs.
News Release: Improving Tandem Efficiency Can Lower Solar Photovoltaic Module Cost Per Watt
Increasing module efficiency and expanding manufacturing capacity play complementary roles in reducing costs of metal halide perovskite/silicon tandem solar modules, according to researchers at NREL.
November 2024
Lighting the Way for Agrivoltaics: How NREL Empowers Communities To Capture the Benefits of Solar Energy, Agriculture, and Ecosystems
NREL's research helps farmers, local communities, and global partners navigate the complexities of bringing solar onto the farm.
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Last Updated May 5, 2025