Green Computing Helps in Zero Energy Equation

Information Technology in the new Research Support Facility subtracts watts, adding to the building’s energy efficiency while showing others how.

NREL Finds a Way to Give LEDs the Green Light

Lab reverses solar cell process to create a long-sought-after deep green that could lead to cheaper, more efficient lighting.

NREL to Help California Tackle Solar Energy Grid Integration

The California Public Utilities Commission has tapped experts at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to help the state stimulate solar energy research and build a sustainable solar industry.

NREL’s New Robots Scrutinize Solar Cells

Process Development and Integration Laboratory is faster, more precise, gives industry quicker answers.

NREL Launches Strategic Energy Analysis Institute

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) announced today that it has established a new global institute dedicated to analyzing, speeding and smoothing the transition to sustainable energy worldwide.

Tool That Tracks Solar Installations is Open to All

NREL’s new Open PV Web site lets users download information about installations, explore trends in photovoltaic markets.

High-Speed Pipeline Revs Up Biomass Analysis

High throughput system can analyze enzymes, poplars, switch grass, thousands at a time to help determine which plants are best suited for biofuels.

Regional Test Centers Project Expands U.S. Small Wind Certification Testing Capability

On Feb. 9, 2010, The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and DOE’s Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program announced the selection of four partners to establish small wind Regional Test Centers (RTCs) to c…

Light Inspires Energy Efficient Building Design

The use of daylighting drives the size of the NREL’s new super energy efficient Research Support Facility as well as the features of its windows.

Making Wind Turbines Builds Career Interest

Good-paying jobs in renewable energy are important to the nation’s future and don’t all require a college degree, high school students learn.