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The following news stories take an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at how NREL is advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
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September 2024
NREL Internship Engages Native and Minority Students in Cybersecurity Projects
Internships offer students the opportunity to gain valuable experience in their field before joining the workforce—but for interns at NREL, they have the added motivation of contributing to meaningful work in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
NREL Research Points Path to Higher Blends of Biodiesel
Barriers that are currently preventing the use of greater percentages of biomass-based diesel fuel blended into petroleum diesel have been identified, along with strategies to overcome them.
Cementing the Path to Carbon Neutrality
NREL brings together experts from across the country for the annual Cement and Concrete Decarbonization Meeting.
Decade of Digital Computing Speeds Transformative Shift to Clean Energy
A decade ago, NREL embarked on an epic expansion of its data center in a push to accelerate the energy transition by enabling big data and reducing market risk.
Supply Chain Report Tackles Hydropower's Missing Links
A new NREL-authored report provides recommendations for addressing key gaps in the domestic hydropower supply chain.
USAID-NREL Partnership Works To Bolster Haiti's Energy Resilience
Haitian stakeholders are working with USAID and NREL to enhance local workforce capabilities, develop robust regulatory frameworks, and, eventually, deploy cutting-edge technologies.
Tim Silverman Likes Breaking Things—and That Is Good for Photovoltaic Reliability
The Materials Science senior scientist was named one of NREL's 2024 Distinguished Members of Research Staff.
West Gate's Third Cohort Most Diverse Set of Technologies Yet
The third cohort of West Gate, NREL's Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program, includes innovations ranging from pumping carbon dioxide into pit lakes to helping solar arrays adapt to a passing cloud.
30-Year Friendship Finds a Research Home Through Department of Energy's Visiting Faculty Program
A novel DOE Office of Science program builds bridges between minority-serving institutions and national laboratories.
College Students—Design for a Better Built World
Join the Solar Decathlon 2025 Design Challenge to compete with teams from around the globe in zero-energy design.
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Last Updated April 28, 2025