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President Biden Makes Historic Visit to NREL's Flatirons Campus

Energy Secretary Granholm, Colorado Governor Polis join the president on tour of cutting-edge renewable energy research.

Sean Marchant, NREL 09.16.21

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NREL Launches Nonprofit Foundation to Fund Research, Scholarships

As donors contribute to the foundation, money will be aggregated and earmarked to fund specific research projects at NREL.

09.07.21

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Space Mission Tests NREL Perovskite Solar Cells

The latest test will evaluate the potential use of perovskite solar cells in space and assess the durability of materials used in those cells.

Wayne Hicks, NREL 08.30.21

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NREL Methods Assist Maui in Approaching 100% Renewable Operations

New capabilities demonstrate how renewables can stabilize and support the power grid.

08.03.21

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NREL Chooses Mortenson To Complete RAIL Facility

The 15,700-square-foot Research and Innovation Laboratory (RAIL) will provide multipurpose lab space for energy efficiency and renewable energy research.

07.23.21

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NREL Elevates Joseph Berry and Ingrid Repins to Prestigious Senior Research Fellow Roles

Of the nearly 3,000 people who work at NREL, only 14 are current senior research fellows.

07.21.21

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TCF Awards NREL $5 Million To Bring Tech to Market

The fund is matched with another $5.1 million of non-federal funds provided by industry partners.

06.29.21

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NREL Announces Plans to Collaborate with Georgia Institute of Technology

Energy-related research topics are becoming more complex.

06.18.21

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NREL Inventiveness Sets New Record for Patent Activity

NREL filed 188 patent applications in FY20, up from 124 the year before.

Wayne Hicks, NREL 06.03.21

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NREL, Its Employees Come Through for Their Communities

Breaks previous records for donations, pledging $616,000 to support local charities.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 05.12.21

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Scientists at NREL Report New Synapse-Like Phototransistor

Such devices could eventually help computers process visual information more like the human brain and be used as sensors in things like self-driving vehicles.

04.29.21

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NREL Employees Pledge Record-Breaking Donations To Support Local Communities

$616,000 to support local charities in Denver, Washington, D.C., and Fairbanks, Alaska, all of which are home to NREL offices.

04.27.21

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NREL Takes Novel Approach to 3D-Printed Water Power Prototypes

NREL and Montana State University researchers explore the potential for rapid prototyping using additively manufactured composite molds.

Alexis Powers, NREL 04.21.21

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NREL: 10 Teams Emerge Victorious in Round 4 of American-Made Solar Prize

Finalists set for last contest in Round 4 of the Solar Competition.

04.13.21

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NREL Scientists Studying Solar Try Solving Dusty Problem

Ongoing research at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory into the problem of PV “soiling” continues to work toward possible solutions.

Wayne Hicks, NREL 04.02.21

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NREL: Giving Kids Building Blocks to Envision Solar Future

As part of the InSPIRE Project, NREL Senior Analyst helped dream up a creative way to educate about energy, water, and food.

03.29.21

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NREL: Analysis Points to No-Regrets Pathways to Meet LA’s Clean Energy Goals

Achievable with the rapid deployment of wind, solar, storage, and other renewable energy technologies, according to NREL.

03.29.21

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NREL: New Perovskite Design Shows Path to Higher Efficiency

The current record for a perovskite solar cell is 25.2%, accomplished with the traditional architecture.

03.18.21

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NREL: New Perovskite LED Emits Spin-Polarized Glow

Researchers at NREL investigating use of perovskite semiconductors for solar cells proven to be highly efficient at converting sunlight to electricity.

03.15.21

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NREL Discusses Circular Economy in Fourth Partner Forum

With Patagonia, Kraft Heinz, World Wildlife Fund, Arkema Inc., GE Subsidiary LM Wind Power Explore Barriers, Solutions for Economy of Tomorrow.

Josh Rasmussen, Communication Specialist II at National Renewable Energy Laboratory 02.16.21

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NREL: New Design Strategy Pushes Organic Photovoltaics Past 18% Efficiency

Holistic strategy optimizes electronic structure and morphology, opening a new route to higher-efficiency organic photovoltaic devices.

02.11.21

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SETO Awards NREL to Pursue National Solutions in Solar Integration

With funds awarded from the Department of Energy's Solar Energy Technologies Office, NREL will pursue projects designed to advance integration of solar energy.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 01.06.21

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Future Is Bright for NREL's High-Flux Solar Furnace

The furnace can deliver the heat of 2,500 suns to melt a hole through solid steel in less than a minute.

Caitlin Dorsey, NREL 12.30.20

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NREL Research Takes Safety Issues into Account for Perovskite Production

Newly published research points to the safest choices for solvents needed to make perovskite solar cells.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.11.20

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Scientific Organization AAAS Names NREL’s Green a Fellow

Johney Green is the 10th person from NREL to be named a Fellow by AAAS.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.01.20

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NREL Forms New Research Center, Names Jennifer Kurtz as Leader

The new center, known as ECaSS, combines five groups within NREL’s Mechanical and Thermal Engineering Sciences (MTES) directorate.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 10.27.20

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Colorful Perovskites: NREL Advances Thermochromic Window Technologies

Research developments create faster changes at lower temperatures, more colors.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.16.20

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R&D 100 Awards Honor Six NREL Innovations

Including this year’s winners, NREL has received 69 R&D 100 awards since 1982.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.05.20

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NREL: Untapped Potential Exists for Blending Hydropower, Floating PV

Adding floating solar panels to water with hydropower stations could produce as much as 7.6 terawatts of potential power a year from solar PV systems alone.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.02.20

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USAID, NREL Offer Solutions to Accelerate Distributed Photovoltaic Market Growth in India

There is a "tremendous opportunity" for India's leaders to create supportive standards, regulatory frameworks to enable DPV deployment, meet 2022 targets.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.18.20

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U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Invests in NREL Solar Cell Project

Technique designed to bring spacefaring solar technology down to Earth.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.10.20

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NREL Names Daniel Beckley to Lead Facilities, Operations

Will oversee a directorate that includes the lab's Site Operations; Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality; and more.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.14.20

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NREL Research Points to Strategies for Recycling of Solar Panels

If successful, these findings could contribute one piece of a PV circular economy.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.14.20

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U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Invests in NREL Solar Cell Project

Technique designed to bring spacefaring solar technology down to Earth.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.13.20

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NREL Acts as Local Economic Stabilizer While Transforming Energy Around the World

Study showed economic impact of NREL at $1.4 billion across the country.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.10.20

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NREL Volunteers Design, Print Face Shields for Colorado Medical Facilities

NREL’s 3D printer can now produce 125 frames every 3 to 4 days.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.26.20

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NREL's Sandra Loi Receives 2020 DOE Distinguished Achievement Award

Honored for her outstanding support of technology integration projects.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 06.02.20

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NREL, U.S. Air Force Collaborate on Growing Portfolio of Resiliency Work

Team from NREL worked with the US Air Force to identify vulnerabilities at Florida’s Tyndall Air Force Base and put together a risk mitigation strategy.

05.05.20

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NREL Helps Found Consortium to Boost Solar Perovskite Commercialization

Founding organizers NREL, Washington Clean Energy Testbeds, UNC-Chapel Hill, University of Toledo will form the executive board overseeing project delivery.

04.30.20

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Saule Gets €4.35 Million Grant to Mass-produce Flexible PV Solar Modules for IoT Applications

Number of connected appliances that fall into the category of IoT expected to reach 22 billion by 2025.

Saule Technologies 04.23.20

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50th Anniversary of Earth Day Puts NREL Research in Focus

Transition to clean energy future at heart of NREL technologies, in alignment with Earth Day network’s mission.

Josh Rasmussen, NREL 04.22.20

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NREL Six-Junction Solar Cell Sets Two World Records for Efficiency

The six-junction solar cell now holds the world record for the highest solar conversion efficiency at 47.1%.

Wayne Hicks, NREL 04.13.20

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NREL: Research into Perovskite-silicon Tandem Cells Shows New Path to Take

Researchers, partners validated the potential of using a combination of perovskite and silicon to create solar cells that are more than 30% efficient.

03.27.20

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NREL Research Boosts Stability of Perovskites, Helps Silicon Solar Cells

The new formula created a solar cell with an efficiency of 20.3%.

03.06.20

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NREL: Researchers Improve Safety of Lead-Based Perovskite Solar Cells

“This is a big step in the correct direction,” said Kai Zhu, a senior scientist in the Chemistry and Nanoscience Center at NREL.

02.20.20

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Paranthaman Named Top Scientist at ORNL's Annual Awards Night

He also received the Mentor of Student Researchers award at the ceremony.

Bill H Cabage 11.14.19

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SolarWindow Adds Principal Research & Development Scientist

James B. Whitaker, Ph.D. will lead company scientists at the DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory

11.12.19

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New NREL Senior Research Fellow Helps Make Quantum Leap in Solar Energy

He directs the Center for Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Semiconductors for Energy, an Energy Frontier Research Center funded by the U.S. DOE's Office of Science.

Ernie Tucker 10.14.19