NREL Feature Stories

Saudi Arabia Looks to NREL for Solar Monitoring Expertise

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 MST

Middle East kingdom poised to devote billions of dollars to embracing renewable energy.

NREL Engineer Passionate about Energy-Efficient Buildings

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 MST

In her 'spare' time she skis, hikes with family, and embraces green living.

NREL Teams with Navy to Cut Energy Use

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 MST

NREL is on a mission to help provide energy security and reduce energy costs for the U.S. Navy.

Change is in the Air at NREL's Wind Center

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 MST

NREL collaborations with industry partners result in more widely deployed wind energy at lower cost.

Makeover Puts CHARMM Back in Business

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 MST

Software helps molecular scientists design super enzymes to process biofuels faster.

New Ultra-Efficient HPC Data Center Debuts

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 MST

In addition to housing much-needed high performance computing (HPC) power for NREL researchers, the new facility will be the most energy-efficient HPC data center in the world.

Biomass Analysis Tool Is Faster, More Precise

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 MST

NREL invention quickly and accurately determines cell wall chemistry traits that can lower feedstock costs for biofuels industry.

Fresh Faces Abundant at Colorado Science Bowl

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 MST

Lakewood High School scores dramatic victory in final round of Colorado Science Bowl to secure trip to challenge for national title.

Nation Could Double Energy Productivity

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 MST

Commission report says greater energy efficiency good for economy, environment; NREL leads the way.

NREL Connects EVs and Grid Integration

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 MST

Improved electric vehicle charging, increased range, and grid integration are focal points of research at the Vehicle Testing and Integration Facility.

RSF Influences New High Performance Buildings

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 MST

Changing the way U.S. commercial buildings are constructed was a goal from day one.

Device Tosses Out Unusable PV Wafers

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 MST

System uses focused light to find weak silicon wafers before money is spent making them into solar cells.

Award-Winning PV Cell Pushes Efficiency Higher

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 MST

NREL and Solar Junction outsmart the solar spectrum and set a world record with a 44%-efficient solar cell.

Award-Winning A/C Uses Old Idea, New Materials

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 MST

NREL's DEVAP cooling system works in any climate while saving up to 80% on energy use.