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The following news stories take an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at how NREL is leading energy systems innovation and integration.
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June 2024
On the Road to Increased Transmission: High-Voltage Direct Current
Building more high-voltage direct current transmission lines could better connect solar and wind energy to the U.S. grid.
'Moderate' Is the New 'Extreme': Weather's Impact on Growing Renewable Grid Operations
Shifting our perception of extreme weather could support planning a reliable future grid.
Next-Generation Profiles Project Makes Electric Vehicle High-Power Charging Safer and More Reliable
Electric vehicles that use high-power charging are quickly becoming the new standard—understanding the grid impacts of high-power charging will ensure inter-grid reliability and keep charging costs low.
On the Road to Increased Transmission: Higher-Voltage Alternating Current
When it comes to increasing the carrying capacity of U.S. transmission lines, there are a few key things to know.
News Release: NREL Names 2024 Executive Energy Leadership Program Participants
NREL has selected 18 leaders to participate in its 2024 Executive Energy Leadership program.
How To Realize the Maximum Value of Interregional Transmission
A new report takes a fresh look at how today's market and operating practices impact the value of transmission that connects multiple regions.
May 2024
5G and Microgrids Might Be a Great Match
To study the newest generation of wireless communications and what it offers power systems, NREL built a 5G research platform inside a replicated military microgrid and put it through resilience scenarios and cyberattacks.
Ice Breaker: Q&A With Director of NREL's Alaska Campus
Originally a mechanical engineer, Bruno Grunau now spends his days testifying before Congress, meeting regularly with the Alaska governor's office, and learning from Alaska's utilities, communities, and Indigenous people whose ancestors have lived here for thousands of years.
Power System Model Results Made Easier
"It can help everybody because it should lead to better decisions in the end." That is the goal of a new resource developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, according to NREL energy analyst Wesley Cole.
On the Road to Increased Transmission: Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems
Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems provide a way to steer electricity to less-congested transmission lines, like a navigation app.
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Last Updated Aug. 20, 2025