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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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August 2023
How Do We Inventory the Materials Needed To Build Wind and Solar Farms?
The new Renewable Energy Materials Properties Database, the development of which was led by NREL, compiles information on materials used in wind and solar power plants.
NREL Launches Science and News Podcast
"Transforming Energy: The NREL Podcast" shares news about research at the laboratory and the ways NREL's work is impacting the clean energy space in biweekly, 15-minute episodes.
Registration Opens for Fall 2023 Geothermal Collegiate Competition
The GCC invites teams from collegiate institutions to develop real-world geothermal solutions for communities while competing for $10,000 in cash prizes and gaining resume experience in the renewable energy industry.
July 2023
Nine Remote and Island Communities To Improve Energy Resilience Through Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project
While the islands of Alaska may differ from the Hawaiian archipelago, they share common energy obstacles, such as limited energy infrastructure, high costs of imported energy, and vulnerability to natural disasters.
June 2023
Informing Energy Transitions: The 2023 Electricity Annual Technology Baseline
Informing energy transitions in the United States, NREL has released the 2023 Electricity Annual Technology Baseline (ATB), a realistic and timely set of technology cost and performance data (current and projected) for the electric sector.
Clearing the Path for Renewable Geothermal Project Development
What is stopping clean geothermal energy from rapid expansion?
Beneath the Surface: The 'Spark Squad' Behind the Spark Squad
Learn about the "spark squad" behind the Spark Squad comics, a series created to inspire today's kids to become tomorrow's clean energy champions.
March 2023
How To Be a 'Good Ancestor'
NREL's Tessa Greco presented twice at New Zealand's inaugural clean energy conference, where technology experts and government and community leaders strategized how to reach global clean energy goals.
NREL-Led Team Explores Potential of Underground Geothermal Energy Storage for All Seasons
Renewable energy storage technologies with long-duration capabilities are essential as the U.S. power grid and wider energy economy move toward decarbonization.
Full Steam Ahead: Unearthing the Power of Geothermal
While geothermal power plants have delivered renewable power for more than 100 years, recent research and advancements have shown that geothermal is more than a 24/7 clean power source.
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Last Updated Aug. 20, 2025