Concentrating Photovoltaic Gets A Spotlight

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The National Renewable Energy Lab says its partnership with Amonix has yielded a concentrating photovoltaics technology competitive with natural gas on price. Read more →

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NREL To Educate Executives On Clean Energy

Energy Execs

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Executive Energy Leadership Program seeks applications from decision-makers in business, community and government. Read more →

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Wind-Generated Hydrogen Fuels NREL Tours

Hydrogen powered tour bus, NREL

NREL shuttles use the same basic technology as a conventional gasoline-powered engine but run on hydrogen fuel from the Wind to Hydrogen (Wind2H2) Project. Read more →

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Thin Film Solar Approaches DOE’s Goals

MiaSole Thin Film Solar manufacturing process

MiaSole recently announced manufacturing efficiencies of 15.7% on thin film solar cells, putting their tech on track to meet U.S. Department of Energy goals. Read more →

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Konarka Solar Sets Efficiency Record

Konarka Power Plastic

Konarka says its Power Plastic organic-based photovoltaic solar cells have demonstrated a verified, record-breaking 8.3% efficiency, according to the NREL. Read more →

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Program Puts Wind Turbines In Schools

Southwest Wind Power turbine

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory announced the installation of 42 wind turbines in schools in 11 states as part of the Wind for Schools project. Read more →

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Tropical Islands Warm To Clean Energy

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The United States is in a partnership to help small, tropical island nations take advantage of abundant renewable-energy resources — and cut their power bills. Read more →

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NREL’s ‘Energy Execs’ Goes Nationwide

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For the first time, a National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado program graduates a class of "Energy Executives" from throughout the country. Read more →

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The NREL Blueprint for Greener NoLa

NOLA Schools

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has created a blueprint for greener, healthier and more energy efficient schools as New Orleans rebuilds. Read more →

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54 GW Of U.S. Offshore Wind By 2030?

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To meet the goal of producing 20 percent of the nation's electricity from wind, a U.S. report envisions developing 54 gigawatts of offshore capacity by 2030. Read more →

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