Smart Grid Research Goes Plug-N-Play

An electrical contractor walks between two racetrack switchboards, which are being installed in the REDB room of the Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF) at NREL. These switchboards are capable of 1,600 amps and are part of the 1 megawatt testing capabilities at ESIF. Credit: NREL/Dennis Schroeder

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory talks about a new way in which research partners can literally plug in and test new energy technologies before they hit the grid. Read more →

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U.S. Virgin Islands Push Into Clean Energy

The idyllic view of the coastline on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, on Skyline Road near the capital Charlotte Amalie isn't spoiled by a 10-kilowatt photovoltaic system Credit: Don Buchanan, USVI Energy Office

National Renewable Energy Laboratory talks about how there's a strong push at the moment in the U.S. Virgin Islands to bring more renewables onto the local grid. Read more →

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Retailers Checking ‘Nice’ On Energy Savings List

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory talks about how it is working with the nation's commercial building owners to discover ways to reduce commercial building energy use. Read more →

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Black Silicon Solar Tech Comes Of Age

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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory licenses its patented black silicon solar technology to Natcore for the development of a line of products. Read more →

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Tiny Solar Cell Could Make A Big Difference

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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory talks about recently validating greater than 41 percent efficiency at a concentration of 1,000 suns for tiny solar cells made by Semprius. Read more →

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NREL Forum Draws Crowds, Picks Winners

NREL's 24th Industry Forum drew more than 500 entrepreneurs, scientists and investors, and three companies walked away with cash to help fund their ventures. Read more →

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Turning Dirty, Tainted Land Into Clean Energy

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The EPA and the National Renewable Energy Lab will evaluate 26 contaminated U.S. sites to assess their feasibility for clean energy projects. Read more →

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Cleantech Firms Get A Voice At NREL Forum

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The National Renewable Energy Lab's upcoming Industry Growth Forum in Denver will feature presentations from up-and-coming clean energy companies. Read more →

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Cloud Computing: NREL Studies Solar Vs. Clouds

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A study conducted by the DOE's NREL has produced a massive data set showing what happens, second-by-second, when clouds pass over a solar power installation. Read more →

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Verizon, NREL Team For Energy Efficiency

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Verizon and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are working together towards making information and communication technology more energy efficient. Read more →

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