Partnership Opportunities

NREL works with organizations—large and small—to expand the clean energy economy. Together with our partners, we can accelerate the movement of renewable energy and energy-efficient solutions into practical applications.

In this section, find information about our research capabilities and case studies. See our breadth of experience with partners spanning industry, government agencies, and research and nonprofit organizations in the A–Z listing.

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Industry

Chemicals

Manufacturing

Power

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Government

Defense

Federal

State, Local, and Tribal

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Research and Nonprofit

Foundations

International

Research Organizations

Strategic Public-Private Partnerships

We develop partnership agreements based on shared interests with governments, communities, utilities, industry leaders, and more. Through these multiyear collaborations, we support development, funding, and implementation of solutions that make a substantial difference in tomorrow’s energy landscape.

Accelerating Clean Energy at Scale

Autonomous Energy Systems

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University Partnerships Program

In partnering with universities and colleges, we combine our scientific knowledge and state-of-the-art facilities to research and deploy technologies in renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Collaborations With Universities

News

Autonomous Energy Systems Expand Into Real-World Applications

May 18, 2022

Building Trust in AI To Ensure Equitable Solutions

April 29, 2022

How Can We Invest in Our Planet?

April 22, 2022

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