Bio-Oil Analysis Laboratory Procedures | Bioenergy | NREL
Bio-Oil Analysis Laboratory Procedures Bio-Oil Analysis Laboratory Procedures NREL develops standard procedures have been validated and allow for reliable bio-oil analysis. Procedures Determination different hydroxyl groups (-OH) in pyrolysis bio-oil: aliphatic-OH, phenolic-OH, and carboxylic-OH. Download
Popular NREL-Developed Transportation Mobile App Launches on Android
Platform | News | NREL Popular NREL-Developed Transportation Mobile App Launches on Android Platform Popular NREL-Developed Transportation Mobile App Launches on Android Platform May 23, 2017 More . Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory developed the new mobile application for
NREL and Sandia National Laboratories to Sharpen Wind Farm Turbine Controls
| News | NREL NREL and Sandia National Laboratories to Sharpen Wind Farm Turbine Controls NREL and Sandia National Laboratories to Sharpen Wind Farm Turbine Controls April 1, 2016 Researchers at wind turbine modeling. The NREL controls team have been evaluating their control theory in simulations
Structural Test Laboratory | Water Power | NREL
Structural Test Laboratory Structural Test Laboratory NREL engineers design and configure structural components can validate models, demonstrate system reliability, inform design margins, and assess , including mass and center of gravity, to ensure compliance with design goals Dynamic Characterization Use
Dr. Martin Keller - Laboratory Director | NREL
, LLC. Keller has joined NREL from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) where he served as the Associate and electronics systems. In 2006, Keller was recruited to ORNL from an industrial enzyme discovery and
FY 2009 National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Annual Report: A Year of Energy Transformation
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2010-01-01
This FY2009 Annual Report surveys the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) accomplishments in renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development, commercialization and deployment of technologies, and strategic energy analysis. It offers NREL's vision and progress in building a clean, sustainable research campus and reports on community involvement.
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship Program at NREL | NREL
domestic travel to and from NREL. By Car Travel by car and you'll be reimbursed up to $250, one way. Drug Screening and Background Check Drug Screening NREL coordinates a one-time background investigation and drug appointment for the drug screening, they have 72 hours to complete the required urine test. Work Hours NREL
Film Fabrication Technologies at NREL
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Mcconnell, Robert D.
1993-01-01
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has extensive capabilities for fabricating a variety of high-technology films. Much of the in-house work in NREL's large photovoltaics (PV) program involves the fabrication of multiple thin-film semiconducting layers constituting a thin-film PV device. NREL's smaller program in superconductivity focuses on the fabrication of superconducting films on long, flexible tape substrates. This paper focuses on four of NREL's in-house research groups and their film fabrication techniques, developed for a variety of elements, alloys, and compounds to be deposited on a variety of substrates. As is the case for many national laboratories, NREL's technology transfer efforts are focusing on Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA's) between NREL researchers and private industry researchers.
Research Staff | Buildings | NREL
Research Staff Research Staff Photo of Roderick Jackson Roderick Jackson Laboratory Program Manager -related research at NREL. He works closely with senior laboratory management to set the strategic agenda for NREL's buildings portfolio, including all research, development, and market implementation
NREL: News - NREL Wins Research and Development Awards
and chemicals, energy-efficient buildings, advanced vehicle design, geothermal energy and hydrogen the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are among this year's 100 components in geothermal power plants; a solar power system that produces electricity while still allowing
Government International, Research, and Nonprofit Organizations R&D Programs NREL is the only federal laboratory dedicated to the research, development, commercialization, and deployment of renewable energy and Program supports NREL research and development that focuses on biomass characterization, thermochemical
NREL to Receive R & D 100 Awards at Annual Awards Ceremony | News | NREL
5 » NREL to Receive R & D 100 Awards at Annual Awards Ceremony News Release: NREL to Receive R Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will receive two R&D 100 awards during a black tie awards ceremony hosted by Research & Development (R&D) Magazine on Oct. 20 at
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Home Page | NREL
the STEM Wheel May 22, 2018 Breakdown Breakthrough: NREL Finds Easier Ways to Deconstruct Biomass May Accelerates Innovation and Adoption of Geothermal Technologies May 18, 2018 Research Turbine Leaves Legacy in and research breakthroughs from NREL. Sign up now Data and Tools Data and Tools Partnership
NWTC Helps Guide U.S. Offshore R&D; NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
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2015-07-01
The National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is helping guide our nation's research-and-development effort in offshore renewable energy, which includes: Design, modeling, and analysis tools; Device and component testing; Resource characterization; Economic modeling and analysis; Grid integration.
NREL Wins Prestigious UK "Academy Award" for Engineering | News | NREL
College London (UCL), along with NASA, The European Synchrotron, and the UK National Physical Laboratory impressive company." UCL, NREL, NASA, and their partners were recognized in the category of Safety and Device developed by NREL and NASA to study failure mechanisms in Li-ion batteries and then recorded their
Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-6A20-63052. Heeter, J., G. Barbose, L. Bird, S. Weaver, F. Flores-Espino, K Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-6A20-54991. Cochran, J., L. Bird, J. Heeter, and D.J. Arent. 2012. Integrating , CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-6A20-53732. Holt, E., J. Sumner, and L. Bird. 2011
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2017-12-09
Through research, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has developed many strategies and design techniques to ensure both commercial and residential buildings use as little energy as possible and also work well with the surroundings. Here you will find a video that introduces the work of NREL Buildings Research, highlights some of the facilities on the NREL campus, and demonstrates these efficient building strategies. Watch this video to see design highlights of the Science and Technology Facility on the NREL campusâthe first Federal building to be LEED® Platinum certified. Additionally, the video demonstrates the energy-saving features of NRELs Thermal Test Facility.
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Sinclair, Karin
2015-06-15
This presentation provides information on the activities conducted through the Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP), initiated in 2012 by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and executed through the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to support the distributed wind industry. The CIP provides research and development funding and technical support to improve distributed wind turbine technology and increase the competitiveness of U.S. small and midsize wind turbine manufacturers. Through this project, DOE/NREL assists U.S. manufacturers to lower the levelized cost of energy of wind turbines through component improvements, manufacturing process upgrades, and turbine testing. Ultimately, this support is expected to leadmore » to turbine certification through testing to industry-recognized wind turbine performance and safety standards.« less
NREL at 40: Driving Advanced Energy Research | NREL
, domestically sourced products like ammonia for fertilizer, ethylene for plastics, and acrylonitrile for carbon , Director, National Renewable Energy Laboratory NREL Partnerships Accelerate Commercialization The . NREL has won 61 R&D 100 Awards; in 2016, NREL won three awards. 2017 American Council of Renewable
The USAID-NREL Partnership: Delivering Clean, Reliable, and Affordable Power in the Developing World
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Watson, Andrea C; Leisch, Jennifer E
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are partnering to support clean, reliable, and affordable power in the developing world. The USAID-NREL Partnership helps countries with policy, planning, and deployment support for advanced energy technologies. Through this collaboration, USAID is accessing advanced energy expertise and analysis pioneered by the U.S. National Laboratory system. The Partnership addresses critical aspects of advanced energy systems including renewable energy deployment, grid modernization, distributed energy resources and storage, power sector resilience, and the data and analytical tools needed to support them.
NREL Dedicates Advanced Hydrogen Fueling Station | News | NREL
5 » NREL Dedicates Advanced Hydrogen Fueling Station News Release: NREL Dedicates Advanced Hydrogen Fueling Station October 8, 2015 The Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL ) today dedicated its 700 bar hydrogen fueling station, the first of its kind in Colorado and in the
NREL National Bioenergy Center Overview
Foust, Thomas; Pienkos, Phil; Sluiter, Justin; Magrini, Kim; McMillan, Jim
2018-01-16
The demand for clean, sustainable, secure energy is growing... and the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is answering the call. NREL's National Bioenergy Center is pioneering biofuels research and development and accelerating the pace these technologies move into the marketplace.
Staff | Computational Science | NREL
develops and leads laboratory-wide efforts in high-performance computing and energy-efficient data centers Professional IV-High Perf Computing Jim.Albin@nrel.gov 303-275-4069 Ananthan, Shreyas Senior Scientist - High -Performance Algorithms and Modeling Shreyas.Ananthan@nrel.gov 303-275-4807 Bendl, Kurt IT Professional IV-High
NREL: News - NREL Researchers Use Sunlight to Power Laser
Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the University of Chicago powered a laser with concentrated sunlight and University of Chicago researchers developed the secondary concentrator used for the solar laser as
Solar Accuracy to the 3/10000 Degree - Continuum Magazine | NREL
Laboratory, where he has developed Solar Position Algorithm software. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL Solar -Pyrheliometer Comparison (NPC), on the deck of NREL's Solar Radiation Research Laboratory. Photo by Dennis
Structural Testing Laboratory Video Transcript | Wind | NREL
be able to structurally validate wind turbine blades and components. Ryan Beach, Structural Engineer weeks. Scott Hughes: Since 1990, NREL has tested over 200 wind turbine blades with over 10,000 strain blades. Text on Screen: Learn more about NREL's structural research facilities at nrel.gov/wind
Driving R&D for the Next Generation Work Truck; NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
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Melendez, M.
2015-03-04
Improvements in medium- and heavy-duty work truck energy efficiency can dramatically reduce the use of petroleum-based fuels and the emissions of greenhouse gases. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is working with industry partners to develop fuel-saving, high-performance vehicle technologies, while examining fleet operational practices that can simulateneously improve fuel economy, decrease emissions, and support bottom-line goals.
Fuel Cell Development and Test Laboratory | Energy Systems Integration
Facility | NREL Fuel Cell Development and Test Laboratory Fuel Cell Development and Test Laboratory The Energy System Integration Facility's Fuel Cell Development and Test Laboratory supports fuel a fuel cell test in the Fuel Cell Development and Test Laboratory. Capability Hubs The Fuel Cell
NREL's Sustainable Campus Overview
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Rukavina, Frank; Pless, Shanti
2015-04-06
The high-performance buildings across the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) South Table Mountain campus incorporate a number of state-of-the art energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, making them models for sustainability. Each building, designed to meet the Gold or Platinum standards of the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) program, brings NREL closer to developing the campus of the future.
, The Environmental Law Institute, Washington, D.C. (2014) Featured Publication Curtis, Taylor L., Aaron . Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-6A20-70098. Levine, Aaron. Taylor L. Curtis . Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory: NREL/TP-6A20-70121. Kevin B. Jones, Curtis, Taylor L
@nrel.gov | 303-384-6136 Research Interests Ashutosh Mittal received an M.S. in 2004 and a Ph.D. in 2007 in Laboratory (NREL), he is actively involved in research on biomass pretreatment and conversion of biomass ., Environmental Resource Engineering, SUNY, ESF, Syracuse Professional Experience Research Scientist IV, NREL
NREL Taps Young to Oversee Geothermal Energy Program | News | NREL
Taps Young to Oversee Geothermal Energy Program News Release: NREL Taps Young to Oversee Geothermal (NREL) promoted Katherine Young to laboratory program manager for geothermal energy. Young has been with NREL since 2008, working as a senior geothermal analyst and engineer in the Strategic Energy Analysis
McGrath, Robert; Arvizu, Dan; Garrett, Bobi; Porto, Casey; Glover, William
2017-12-11
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) located in Golden, Colorado, is charting the course with an aggressive plan to position the lab as the pivotal contributor to a new energy economy. NRELs work focuses on advancing renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies from concept to commercialization. The laboratory partners with industry to move technologies to the marketplace.
Energy Laboratory (NREL) announced today that it will further reduce its work force as a result of million. Recent indications, however, are that NREL's funding will be lowered by an additional $27 million employees. NREL Director Charles F. Gay said the additional funding cuts are a result of lower than expected
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Long, Dirk; Ireland, John; Pesaran, Ahmad
NREL has developed a device to test one of the most challenging failure mechanisms of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries -- a battery internal short circuit. Many members of the technical community believe that this type of failure is caused by a latent flaw that results in a short circuit between electrodes during use. As electric car manufacturers turn to Li-ion batteries for energy storage, solving the short circuit problem becomes more important. To date, no reliable and practical method exists to create on-demand internal shorts in Li-ion cells that produce a response that is relevant to the ones produced by fieldmore » failures. NREL and NASA have worked to establish an improved ISC cell-level test method that simulates an emergent internal short circuit, is capable of triggering the four types of cell internal shorts, and produces consistent and reproducible results. Internal short circuit device design is small, low-profile and implantable into Li-ion cells, preferably during assembly. The key component is an electrolyte-compatible phase change material (PCM). The ISC is triggered by heating the cell above PCM melting temperature (presently 40 degrees C – 60 degrees C). In laboratory testing, the activated device can handle currents in excess of 300 A to simulate hard shorts (< 2 mohms). Phase change from non-conducting to conducting has been 100% successful during trigger tests.« less
Procurement Procurement The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) offers numerous procurement source of biofuels. Register Your Small Business NREL welcomes small, disadvantaged, HUBzone, veteran -owned, and women-owned business vendors and subcontractors. Register today
Chemistry and Nanoscience News | Chemistry and Nanoscience Research | NREL
News Chemistry and Nanoscience News December 7, 2017 News Release: NREL Develops Novel Method to Laboratory (NREL) establishes a novel catalytic method to produce renewable acrylonitrile using 3
NREL's Sustainable Campus Overview
Rukavina, Frank; Pless, Shanti
2018-05-11
The high-performance buildings across the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) South Table Mountain campus incorporate a number of state-of-the art energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, making them models for sustainability. Each building, designed to meet the Gold or Platinum standards of the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) program, brings NREL closer to developing the campus of the future.
NREL and Solectria Developing Advanced Photovoltaic Inverters | Energy
Systems Integration Facility | NREL Solectria NREL and Solectria Developing Advanced inverters offer a lot of potential to help with this, and manufacturers like Solectria are developing
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Deutsch, Todd; Sverdrup, George; Ghirardi, Maria
The research and development taking place today at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is paving the way for nature's most plentiful element—hydrogen—to power the next generation. NREL researchers are working to unlock the potential of hydrogen and to advance the fuel cell technologies that will power the automobiles, equipment, and buildings of tomorrow. Hydrogen and fuel cells are a fundamental part of the broader portfolio of renewable technologies that are moving our nation toward its goals of energy independence and sustainability.
Advancing Microgrid Research at NREL
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NREL expanded its microgrid research capabilities at the Energy System Integration Facility (ESIF) with the purchase of a Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) microgrid controller, resulting in a more comprehensive microgrid research platform. NREL's microgrid research platform allows manufacturers, utilities, and integrators to develop and evaluate their technology or configuration at full power before implementation - something only possible at a handful of facilities in the world.
Technology Development and Innovation | Wind | NREL
development at the NWTC reduces bird and bat fatalities in wind energy projects. Photo by Dennis Schroeder ideal conditions for wind-wildlife research. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL 25907 A photo of a wind -wildlife testing. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL 25907 The NWTC offers specialized infrastructure for
NREL's Economic Impact Tops $872 Million | News | NREL
(NREL) was $872.3 million nationwide in fiscal year 2014, according to a study by the University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business. The study estimates NREL's impact to Colorado's economy laboratory is among the 10 largest employers in the county, according to the study, which was done by Richard
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Driscoll, F.
2013-04-01
This shared resources CRADA defines collaborations between the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Free Flow Power (FFP) set forth in the following Joint Work Statement. Under the terms and conditions described in this CRADA, NREL and FFP will collaborate on the testing of FFP's hydrokinetic river turbine project on the Mississippi River (baseline location near Baton Rouge, LA; alternate location near Greenville, MS). NREL and FFP will work together to develop testing plans, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems; and perform field measurements.
NREL Deploys Wave and Tidal Measurement Buoys | News | NREL
various wave and tidal models, and in turn, reduce risks for developers. These buoys allow researchers to "better understand the limitations and errors in existing global wave models," says Kilcher using NREL, laboratory, and U.S. Department of Energy published models, the team identified likely
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2015-06-01
WEC-Sim is a DOE-funded software tool being jointly developed by NREL and SNL. WEC-Sim computationally models wave energy converters (WEC), devices that generate electricity using movement of water systems such as oceans, rivers, etc. There is great potential for WECs to generate electricity, but as of yet, the industry has yet to establish a commercially viable concept. Modeling, design, and simulations tools are essential to the successful development of WECs. Commercial WEC modeling software tools can't be modified by the user. In contrast, WEC-Sim is a free, open-source, and flexible enough to be modified to meet the rapidly evolving needsmore » of the WEC industry. By modeling the power generation performance and dynamic loads of WEC designs, WEC-Sim can help support the development of new WEC devices by optimizing designs for cost of energy and competitiveness. By being easily accessible, WEC-Sim promises to help level the playing field in the WEC industry. Importantly, WEC-Sim is also excellent at its job! In 2014, WEC-Sim was used in conjunction with NREL’s FAST modeling software to win a hydrodynamic modeling competition. WEC-Sim and FAST performed very well at predicting the motion of a test device in comparison to other modeling tools. The most recent version of WEC-Sim (v1.1) was released in April 2015.« less
NREL Partnership Develops Off-Grid Energy Access through Quality Assurance
Framework for Mini-Grids | Integrated Energy Solutions | NREL Partnership Develops Off-Grid Energy Access through Quality Assurance Framework for Mini-Grids NREL Partnership Develops Off-Grid Energy Access through Quality Assurance Framework for Mini-Grids NREL has teamed with the Global Lighting
technologies. Sunlight Helps Laboratory Get Ready for Y2K - (12/27/99) NREL Hosts Free Workshops on Solar and Hosts Free Workshop on Winterizing Your Home - (9/28/99) R&D 100 Awards Honor NREL Research - (9/21 by Using Solar Power for Disaster Management - (9/3/99) NREL Hosts Free Workshop on Residential Solar
NREL to request proposals for reducing PV costs
Laboratory (NREL) invites the photovoltaics and related industries to join its Photovoltaic Manufacturing photovoltaic products. NREL will issue in the next 90 days an $8 million request for proposals for research and development projects that will advance photovoltaic manufacturing technologies, reduce photovoltaic
NREL Solar Researcher Honored with ASES Abbot Award | News | NREL
desiccant cooling test laboratory, producing NREL's solar industrial process heat design handbook , developing stretched-membrane parabolic dish solar concentrators, inventing a high-performance heat exchanger the sun's heat to warm the building ventilation air. Kutscher has a B.S. degree in physics from the
Sustainable NREL: From Integration to Innovation
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2015-09-01
NREL's sustainability practices are integrated throughout the laboratory and are essential to our mission to develop clean energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices, advance related science and engineering, and provide knowledge and innovations to integrate energy systems at all scales. Sustainability initiatives are integrated through our campus, our staff, and our environment allowing NREL to provide leadership in modeling a sustainability energy future for companies, organizations, governments, and communities.
. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-6A20-64852. McLaren, J. 2015. Reaching 100 Laboratory. NREL/BR-6A20-62490. McLaren J., C. Davidson, J. Miller, and L. Bird. "Impact of Rate Design . Davidson, J. McLaren, and J. Miller. 2015. Impact of Rate Design Alternatives on Residential Solar Customer
NREL's 40 Years of Innovation Honored by ACORE | News | NREL
NREL's 40 Years of Innovation Honored by ACORE NREL's 40 Years of Innovation Honored by ACORE March innovation. DOE's national laboratory located in Golden, Colo. will celebrate its long history of successful Innovation and Industry Leadership Award," for their rapid adoption of renewable energy and energy
NREL Opens Large Database of Inorganic Thin-Film Materials | News | NREL
Inorganic Thin-Film Materials April 3, 2018 An extensive experimental database of inorganic thin-film Energy Laboratory (NREL) is now publicly available. The High Throughput Experimental Materials (HTEM Schroeder / NREL) "All existing experimental databases either contain many entries or have all this
Rural Energy Options Analysis Training Development and Implementation at NREL
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Gilman, P.
2005-01-01
NREL has developed a rural energy options analysis training program for rural energy decision makers that provides knowledge, skills and tools for the evaluation of technologies, including renewables, for rural energy applications. Through the Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Program (SETP), NREL has refined materials for the program and developed a module that offers hands-on training in the preparation of data for options analysis using HOMER, NREL's micropower optimization model. NREL has used the materials for training in Brazil, the Maldives, Mexico, and Sri Lanka.
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2015-06-01
This NREL Highlight discusses a recent state-of-the-art review of membrane processes for air conditioning that identifies future research opportunities. This highlight is being developed for the June 2015 S&T Alliance Board meeting.
NREL Pioneers Better Way to Make Renewable Hydrogen | News | NREL
Pioneers Better Way to Make Renewable Hydrogen News Release: NREL Pioneers Better Way to Make Renewable Hydrogen January 9, 2017 A man stands outside on the grounds of the NREL campus. John Turner is a research fellow at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, where he has worked since 1979. Credit: Dennis
NREL Solar Cell Wins Federal Technology Transfer Prize | News | NREL
Solar Cell Wins Federal Technology Transfer Prize News Release: NREL Solar Cell Wins Federal ) Solar Cell was named a winner of the 2009 Award for Excellence in Technology Transfer by the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer. The original IMM cell was invented by Mark Wanlass of NREL's
Veers Photo of Paul Veers Paul Veers Group Research Manager III-Mechanical Engineering Paul.Veers @nrel.gov | 303-384-7197 Paul Veers is the Chief Engineer at the NWTC and represents NREL on DOE's Staff at Sandia National Laboratories. Paul has authored over 70 articles, papers, book chapters, and
NREL Research Team Wins R&D 100 Award | News | NREL
performance PV modules for large-scale solar power plants, commercial and residential buildings, and off-grid Laboratory (NREL) and First Solar have been selected to receive a 2003 R&D 100 award from R&D Magazine for developing a new process for depositing semiconductor layers onto photovoltaic (PV) modules
issues in the development of offshore wind energy technology. He advises, facilitates, and executes laboratory initiatives in offshore wind, working closely with DOE, industry, and university research partners . Prior to joining NREL, he worked in the offshore oil and gas industry for 20 years. Education M.S. in
JEDI Publications | Jobs and Economic Development Impact Models | NREL
use of, or sometimes a discussion of, the JEDI models and their application to economic impact model. 2015 JEDI: Jobs and Economic Development Impact Model (Factsheet). 2015. NREL/FS-5000-64129 Economic Development Impact (JEDI) User Reference Guide: Fast Pyrolysis Biorefinery Model. NREL/TP-6A20
NREL Spectrum of Clean Energy Innovation (Brochure)
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2011-09-01
This brochure describes the NREL Spectrum of Clean Energy Innovation, which includes analysis and decision support, fundamental science, market relevant research, systems integration, testing and validation, commercialization and deployment. Through deep technical expertise and an unmatched breadth of capabilities, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) leads an integrated approach across the spectrum of renewable energy innovation. From scientific discovery to accelerating market deployment, NREL works in partnership with private industry to drive the transformation of our nation's energy systems. NREL integrates the entire spectrum of innovation, including fundamental science, market relevant research, systems integration, testing and validation, commercialization, and deployment.more » Our world-class analysis and decision support informs every point on the spectrum. The innovation process at NREL is inter-dependent and iterative. Many scientific breakthroughs begin in our own laboratories, but new ideas and technologies may come to NREL at any point along the innovation spectrum to be validated and refined for commercial use.« less
: Number 2. NREL/TP-6A50-64654. Logan, J., G. Heath, J. Macknick, E. Paranhos, W. Boyd, and K. Carlson . Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/BR-6A50-57702. Mai, T., J. Logan, N. Blair, P , J., A. Lopez, T. Mai, C. Davidson, M. Bazilian, and D. Arent. "Natural Gas Scenarios in the U.S
Partnering: An Engine for Innovation - Continuum Magazine | NREL
Schroeder, NREL Collaborative research truly is an engine for innovation. While the term "partnership (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) engages in research with the public and private agreements as in the case of NREL and HP. NREL set requirements, and then the lab and HP collaborated on the
INL and NREL Demonstrate Power Grid Simulation at a Distance | News | NREL
RTDSs can form a virtual laboratory that allows multiple laboratories to cooperate on energy integration Laboratory (NREL) and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have successfully demonstrated the capability to within the DOE national laboratory complex. The two national laboratories were able to connect their
NREL Develops Novel Method to Produce Renewable Acrylonitrile | News | NREL
to Produce Renewable Acrylonitrile December 7, 2017 Research paves the way for cost-competitive , and Eric Karp, part of the NREL team working on a cost-competitive, sustainable process for creating traditional process in terms of cost and yield. Now, new NREL research is showing promise toward achieving
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2011-02-25
There are many voices calling for a future of abundant clean energy. The choices are difficult and the challenges daunting. How will we get there? The National Renewable Energy Laboratory integrates the entire spectrum of innovation including fundamental science, market relevant research, systems integration, testing and validation, commercialization and deployment. The innovation process at NREL is interdependent and iterative. Many scientific breakthroughs begin in our own laboratories, but new ideas and technologies come to NREL at any point along the innovation spectrum to be validated and refined for commercial use.
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2018-05-11
There are many voices calling for a future of abundant clean energy. The choices are difficult and the challenges daunting. How will we get there? The National Renewable Energy Laboratory integrates the entire spectrum of innovation including fundamental science, market relevant research, systems integration, testing and validation, commercialization and deployment. The innovation process at NREL is interdependent and iterative. Many scientific breakthroughs begin in our own laboratories, but new ideas and technologies come to NREL at any point along the innovation spectrum to be validated and refined for commercial use.
tour through NREL's campus. NREL's 327-acre campus in Golden, Colorado, houses many research projects. Explore the ESIF's interactive illustration to learn more. Photo of NREL's Research Support Facility. Research Support Facility Completed in 2010, NREL's ultra-high-efficiency Research Support
): 833-837. Denholm, P., M. Hand, T. Mai, R. Margolis, G. Brinkman, E. Drury, M. Mowers, and C. Turchi ): 79-83. NREL/CP-6A2-47186. Drury, E.; Denholm, P.; Margolis, R. 2011. Impact of Different Economic Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-6A2-47866. Denholm, P., E. Drury, and R. Margolis. 2009. Solar
Research Staff | Hydrogen and Fuel Cells | NREL
laboratory's research areas contribute to this work. Research Areas and Technical Leads NREL's hydrogen and fuel cell research and development is organized into eight research areas. Technical leaders work
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Gevorgian, Vahan
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and DONG Energy are interested in collaborating for the development of control algorithms, modeling, and grid simulator testing of wind turbine generator systems involving NWTC's advanced Controllable Grid Interface (CGI). NREL and DONG Energy will work together to develop control algorithms, models, test methods, and protocols involving NREL's CGI, as well as appropriate data acquisition systems for grid simulation testing. The CRADA also includes work on joint publication of results achieved from modeling and testing efforts. Further, DONG Energy will send staff to NREL on a long-term basis for collaborative work including modeling andmore » testing. NREL will send staff to DONG Energy on a short-term basis to visit wind power sites and participate in meetings relevant to this collaborative effort. DOE has provided NREL with over 10 years of support in developing custom facilities and capabilities to enable testing of full-scale integrated wind turbine drivetrain systems in accordance with the needs of the US wind industry. NREL currently operates a 2.5MW dynamometer and is in the processes of commissioning a 5MW dynamometer and a grid simulator (referred to as a 'Controllable Grid Interface' or CGI). DONG Energy is the market leader in offshore wind power development, with currently over 1 GW of on- and offshore wind power in operation, and 1.3 GW under construction. DONG Energy has on-going R&D projects involving high voltage DC (HVDC) transmission.« less
National Center for Photovoltaics at NREL
VanSant, Kaitlyn; Wilson, Greg; Berry, Joseph; Al-Jassim, Mowafak; Kurtz, Sarah
2018-06-08
The National Center for Photovoltaics at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) focuses on technology innovations that drive industry growth in U.S. photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing. The NCPV is a central resource for our nation's capabilities in PV research, development, deployment, and outreach.
NREL, Eaton Partner on Innovative Energy Solutions | News | News | NREL
into a cooperative agreement with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The partnership for hybrid electric vehicles. This new agreement augments this relationship by enabling both
Engineers (IEEE), a member of the IEEE Standards Board, and a member of the Board of Governors. He is a | 303-275-4333 Richard (Dick) DeBlasio is a Research Fellow Emeritus in the Energy Systems Integration Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and a member of the NREL Research Fellows Council that reports to the
NREL's Renewable Energy Development Expertise Reduces Project Risks (Fact Sheet)
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This National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) success story fact sheet highlights a June 2012 solar power purchase agreement between the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority and three corporations. The fact sheet describes how technical assistance from DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory enabled the U.S. Virgin Islands to realistically assess its clean energy resources and identify the most viable and cost-effective solutions to its energy challenges--resulting in a $65 million investment in solar energy in the territory.
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) controllable grid interface (CGI) test system at the National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) is one of two user facilities at NREL capable of testing and analyzing the integration of megawatt-scale renewable energy systems. The CGI specializes in testing of multimegawatt-scale wind and photovoltaic (PV) technologies as well as energy storage devices, transformers, control and protection equipment at medium-voltage levels, allowing the determination of the grid impacts of the tested technology.
Computational Science News | Computational Science | NREL
-Cooled High-Performance Computing Technology at the ESIF February 28, 2018 NREL Launches New Website for High-Performance Computing System Users The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Computational Science Center has launched a revamped website for users of the lab's high-performance computing (HPC
NREL: News - Director of National Bioenergy Center Named
coordinating NREL's activities with bioenergy research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and other organizations. Pacheco will represent the NBC, NREL, ORNL, DOE, and the interests of bioenergy programs to
NREL Establishes New Center for Distributed Power
Establishes New Center for Distributed Power Changing Electricity Market Demands Greater , smaller-scale generation facilities. That concept, known as "distributed power," will be Energy Laboratory (NREL). The Distributed Energy Resources Center at NREL will conduct research and
performed maintenance, operation, and repair on laboratory support systems, including some minor /electrical technician Chief Engineer, Tim leads the maintenance crew at NWTC. Prior to joining NREL, Tim was
Laboratory to study synthesis and chemical transformation of uniquely shaped colloidal nanocrystals for Advanced Solar Photophysics as well as in NREL's perovskite team. Education B.S. Electrical and Computer
NREL, Sandia, and Johnson Controls See Significant Water Savings for HPC
Cooling | Energy Systems Integration Facility | NREL NREL, Sandia and Johnson Controls save 1M Gallons of Water a Year for HPC Cooling NREL, Sandia, and Johnson Controls See Significant Water Savings for HPC Cooling NREL partnered with Sandia National Laboratories and Johnson Controls to install the
NREL Partnership Survey - FY 2016 Results
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2016-09-01
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) conducts an annual partnership satisfaction survey in which we ask our clients to rate NREL in a number of areas. As a national laboratory, the principal areas we focus on include value, timeliness, quality, price, and capabilities. This fact sheet shows the results of a survey with 300 customers responding to 11 questions using ratings that vary from 'strongly agree' to 'strongly disagree.' In FY 16, 100% of the scores improved or were equal to FY 15 numbers.
NREL Photovoltaic Program FY 1996 Annual Report
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This report summarizes the in-house and subcontract research and development (R&D) activities under the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Photovoltaics (PV) Program from October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1996 (fiscal year [FY] 1996). The NREL PV Program is part of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Photovoltaics Program, as described in the DOE Photovoltaics Program Plan, FY 1991 - FY 1995. The mission of the DOE National Photovoltaics Program is to: "Work in partnership with U.S. industry to develop and deploy photovoltaic technology for generating economically competitive electric power, making photovoltaics an important contributor to the nation's andmore » the world's energy use and environmental improvement. The two primary goals of the national program are to (1) maintain the U.S. PV industry's world leadership in research and technology development and (2) help the U.S. industry remain a major, profitable force in the world market. The NREL PV Program provides leadership and support to the national program toward achieving its mission and goals.« less
@NWTC Newsletter: Winter 2015 | Wind | NREL
Energy Laboratory). (2014). 8 pp.; NREL Report No. BR-5000-63254. Jimenez, T.; Tegen, S. (2015). Economic Report No. TP-5000-61727. Lieberman-Cribbin, W.; Draxl, C.; Clifton, A. (2014). Guide to Using the WIND Toolkit Validation Code. 31 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-5000-62595. Bulaevskaya, V.; Wharton, S.; Clifton, A
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Melaina, Marc; Saur, Genevieve; Ramsden, Todd
2015-05-28
This presentation summarizes NREL's hydrogen and fuel cell analysis work in three areas: resource potential, greenhouse gas emissions and cost of delivered energy, and influence of auxiliary revenue streams. NREL's hydrogen and fuel cell analysis projects focus on low-carbon and economic transportation and stationary fuel cell applications. Analysis tools developed by the lab provide insight into the degree to which bridging markets can strengthen the business case for fuel cell applications.
Dan Macumber Photo of Daniel Macumber Dan Macumber Engineering Daniel.Macumber@nrel.gov | 303-384 -6172 Orcid ID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6909-4725 Daniel joined NREL in 2008 and works in the and interoperability. Prior to joining NREL, Daniel worked as a software developer working on
Daniel.Studer@nrel.gov | 303-275-4368 Daniel joined NREL in 2009. As a member of the Commercial Buildings using EnergyPlus to identify large-scale areas for reducing and optimizing commercial building energy consumption. Recently, Daniel led NREL's commercial building workforce development efforts and he is leading
Bill Farris - Associate Laboratory Director for Innovation, Partnering,
and Outreach | NREL Bill Farris - Associate Laboratory Director for Innovation, Partnering, and Outreach Bill Farris - Associate Laboratory Director for Innovation, Partnering, and Outreach A photo of agreements, enterprise development, and innovation management functions at NREL. Farris led the integration
NREL to Receive Public Service Award for 40 Years of Energy Innovation |
NREL | News | NREL to Receive Public Service Award for 40 Years of Energy Innovation News Release: NREL to Receive Public Service Award for 40 Years of Energy Innovation July 24, 2017 The U.S . Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is again receiving national recognition
Smith Photo of Brian Smith Brian Smith Laboratory Program Manager II - Mechanical Engineering Brian.Smith@nrel.gov | 303-384-6911 Brian Smith is Partnership Manager for the NWTC and focuses on portfolio
Annual Sustainability Report FY 2014. Incorporates NREL Site Sustainability Plan
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Rukavina, Frank
NREL's Sustainability Program is responsible for upholding all executive orders, federal regulations, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) orders, and goals related to sustainable and resilient facility operations. But NREL continues to expand sustainable practices above and beyond the laboratory's regulations and requirements to ensure that the laboratory fulfills its mission into the future, leaves the smallest possible legacy footprint, and models sustainable operations and behaviors on national, regional, and local levels. The report, per the GRI reporting format, elaborates on multi-year goals relative to executive orders, achievements, and challenges; and success stories provide specific examples. A section called 'Sustaining NREL'smore » Future Through Integration' provides insight into how NREL is successfully expanding the adoption of renewable energy technologies through integration.« less
Domestic Wind Energy Workforce; NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
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Tegen, Suzanne
2015-07-30
A robust workforce is essential to growing domestic wind manufacturing capabilities. NREL researchers conducted research to better understand today's domestic wind workforce, projected needs for the future, and how existing and new education and training programs can meet future needs. This presentation provides an overview of this research and the accompanying industry survey, as well as the Energy Department's Career Maps, Jobs & Economic Development Impacts models, and the Wind for Schools project.
Local Students Celebrate Earth Day at NREL
Students Celebrate Earth Day at NREL For more information contact: e:mail: Public Affairs Golden , Colo., April 17, 1998 Â Media are invited to cover Earth Day celebration designed to inspire a new Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will host an Earth Day celebration for 60
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This NREL highlight describes a simulation-based study that analyzes the energy impacts of oversized residential air conditioners. Researchers found that, if parasitic power losses are minimal, there is very little increase in energy use for oversizing an air conditioner. The research demonstrates that new residential air conditioners can be sized primarily based on comfort considerations, because capacity typically has minimal impact on energy efficiency. The results of this research can be useful for contractors and homeowners when choosing a new air conditioner or heat pump during retrofits of existing homes. If the selected unit has a crankcase heater, performing propermore » load calculations to be sure the new unit is not oversized will help avoid excessive energy use.« less
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Develops Off-Grid Energy Access through Quality Assurance Framework for Mini-Grids NREL has teamed with the Africa to develop a Quality Assurance Framework for isolated mini-grids. NREL Enhances Energy Resiliency Partnership Develops Off-Grid Energy Access through Quality Assurance Framework for Mini-Grids NREL has teamed
Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-6A20-52409-1. Brinkman, G., P. Denholm, E. Drury, E. Ela, T. Mai, R. Margolis . Brinkman, E. Drury, M. Mowers, and C. Turchi. 2012. Potential Role of Concentrating Solar Power in Enabling
researcher shown half in the laboratory and half in a curling center. Discover Wind Blades + Snowboards NREL researcher shown half in the laboratory and half in a curling center. Discover Wind Blades + Snowboards It more about harnessing tidal energy, and became interested in the manufacturing of blades for water
NREL Quickens its Tech Transfer Efforts
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Lammers, H.
2012-02-01
Innovations and 'aha' movements in renewable energy and energy efficiency, while exciting in the lab, only truly live up to their promise once they find a place in homes or business. Late last year President Obama issued a directive to all federal agencies to increase their efforts to transfer technologies to the private sector in order to achieve greater societal and economic impacts of federal research investments. The president's call to action includes efforts to establish technology transfer goals and to measure progress, to engage in efforts to increase the speed of technology transfer and to enhance local and regionalmore » innovation partnerships. But, even before the White House began its initiative to restructure the commercialization process, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory had a major effort underway designed to increase the speed and impact of technology transfer activities and had already made sure its innovations had a streamlined path to the private sector. For the last three years, NREL has been actively setting commercialization goals and tracking progress against those goals. For example, NREL sought to triple the number of innovations over a five-year period that began in 2009. Through best practices associated with inventor engagement, education and collaboration, NREL quadrupled the number of innovations in just three years. Similar progress has been made in patenting, licensing transactions, income generation and rewards to inventors. 'NREL is known nationally for our cutting-edge research and companies know to call us when they are ready to collaborate,' William Farris, vice president for commercialization and technology transfer, said. 'Once a team is ready to dive in, they don't want be mired in paperwork. We've worked to make our process for licensing NREL technology faster; it now takes less than 60 days for us to come to an agreement and start work with a company interested in our research.' While NREL maintains a robust
Engineering Prashant.Sharan@nrel.gov | 303-275-3067 Prashant Sharan joined the Thermal Systems Group at NREL ), and solar thermal system. Prashant developed analytical methodologies for optimal integration of
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The Jobs and Economic Development Impact (JEDI) models are user-friendly tools that estimate the economic impacts of constructing and operating power generation and biofuel plants at the local (usually state) level. First developed by NREL's Wind Powering America program to model wind energy jobs and impacts, JEDI has been expanded to biofuels, concentrating solar power, coal, and natural gas power plants. Based on project-specific and default inputs (derived from industry norms), JEDI estimates the number of jobs and economic impacts to a local area (usually a state) that could reasonably be supported by a power generation project. For example, JEDImore » estimates the number of in-state construction jobs from a new wind farm. This fact sheet provides an overview of the JEDI model as it pertains to wind energy projects.« less
Brett.Oakleaf@nrel.gov | 303-275-3771 Brett leads business development initiatives related to commercial ports within the oil and gas industry. In addition, he provides business development support for JISEA and CEMAC. Prior to NREL, he was the Director of Business Development Western Region for Invenergy, a
Albert LiVecchi Photo of Al Livecchi Albert LiVecchi Laboratory Program Manager- Water Power Al.Livecchi@nrel.gov | 303-384-7138 Al has been part of the Wind and Water Power Program Management Team at focuses on marine and hydrokinetic technologies. As Water Power Laboratory Program Manager, Al is
| Z A Accelerated Exposure Testing Laboratory Advanced Optical Materials Laboratory Advanced Thermal Laboratory Structural Testing Laboratory Surface Analysis Laboratory Systems Performance Laboratory T Thermal Storage Materials Laboratory Thermal Storage Process and Components Laboratory Thin-Film Deposition
Resource Characterization | Water Power | NREL
characterization and assessment, NREL has extended its capabilities to the field of water power. NREL's team of , modeling, data analysis, and Geographic Information Systems. Many years of experience in wind assessment have enabled NREL to develop the skills and methodologies to evaluate the development potential of many
NREL and Alstom Celebrate Wind Turbine Installation | News | NREL
. Department of Energy (DOE) and DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), along with officials from technology areas including controls and offshore wind energy. About Alstom Alstom is a global leader in the world of power generation, power transmission and rail infrastructure, and sets the benchmark for
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NREL has demonstrated a 45.7% conversion efficiency for a four-junction solar cell at 234 suns concentration. This achievement represents one of the highest photovoltaic research cell efficiencies ever achieved across all types of solar cells. NREL's new solar cell, which is designed for operation in a concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) system where it can receive more than 1,000 suns of concentrated sunlight, greatly improves earlier designs by adding an additional high quality absorber layer to achieve an ultra-high efficiency.
Thin Film Photovoltaic Partnership Project | Photovoltaic Research | NREL
Thin Film Photovoltaic Partnership Project Thin Film Photovoltaic Partnership Project NREL's Thin Film Photovoltaic (PV) Partnership Project led R&D on emerging thin-film solar technologies in the National Laboratory developed low-cost transparent encapsulation schemes for CIGS cells that reduced power
commonly made by fermenting any biomass high in carbohydrates through a process similar to beer brewing . Today, ethanol is made from starches and sugars, but NREL scientists are developing technology to allow plant matter. Cornstalks in a field with mountains in the background. NREL researchers are developing
NREL and Army Validate Energy Savings for Net Zero Energy Installations |
News | NREL and Army Validate Energy Savings for Net Zero Energy Installations News Release : NREL and Army Validate Energy Savings for Net Zero Energy Installations October 27, 2014 The U.S. Army (Army) has partnered with the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to
NREL Supercomputer Tackles Grid Challenges | News | NREL
traditional database processes. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL "Big data" is playing an imagery, and large-scale simulation data. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL "Peregrine provides much . Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL Collaboration is key, and it is hard-wired into the ESIF's core. NREL
Products available from NREL`s Renewable Resource Data Center
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Gardner, T.Q.; Rymes, M.
1995-10-01
The Renewable Resource Data Center (RReDC) has been developed at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) under the Resource Assessment Program. Initial offerings are broadband solar irradiance data bases such as the Daily Statistics Files and Typical Meteorological Years from the 1961--1990 National Solar Radiation Data Base, the West Associates data gathered in the Southwest US from 1976 through 1980, the New NOAA Network that replaced SOLMET from 1977 through 1980, and the one-minute data from four universities under the SEMRTS program. Unique data sets are the thousands of measured solar spectra and measurements of the solar intensity in themore » circumsolar region. All these data are provided with their accompanying documentation and online help. Other products such as Shining On and Solar Radiation Data Manual for Flat-Plate and Concentrating Collectors are available in their entirety, as well as glossaries, bibliographies, maps, and other user helps. The Uniform Resource Locator (URL) address of the RReDC is ``http://rredc.nrel.gov.`` Users should have World Wide Web (WWW) browsing software (such as Mosaic), which supports Forms and the necessary browsing viewers.« less
Emissions and Fuel Economy Analysis | Transportation Research | NREL
Emissions and Fuel Economy Analysis Emissions and Fuel Economy Analysis Photo of a man hooking up economy and emissions equipment stand at the ReFUEL Laboratory. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL NREL's emissions and fuel economy projects help address greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions by advancing the
Energy Education Energy Education Learn how NREL's Workforce Development and Education Programs lectures at NREL's Education Center. Energy Education for Students 4th-12th Grades Energy Education
Contact Us about NREL Contact Us about NREL Find mailing addresses, phone numbers, and contact -2157 202-488-2200 Phone Phone Numbers View a list of important phone numbers. Address book Contact a Staff Member at NREL Our searchable staff directory has contact information for staff. Questions
Project Development Model | Integrated Energy Solutions | NREL
. The five elements of project fundamentals are: Baseline: Analyze the current situation for the site . The two-phase iterative model includes elements in project fundamentals and project development based State and Local Energy Data (SLED) tool, developed by NREL for the U.S. Department of Energy, to get
joined NREL in 2009. He specializes in the development, validation, and application of energy analysis approaches for individual buildings and collections of buildings. He has developed and applied software (e.g., building energy storage). In addition to his work at NREL, Ben serves on the Building
Grant.Wheeler@nrel.gov | 303-275-4577 In November 2016, Grant joined NREL and works in the Commercial Buildings Research Group. His expertise is in commercial product development, as well as the vapor-compression cycle focused on developing residential HVAC systems for commercial sale. While at Texas A&M for his
Our People Our People NRELians are scientists, research technicians, engineers, analysts, managers clerical/administrative support specialists. Meet some of our research staff below or read about them in the news. NREL researcher shown half in the laboratory and half in downtown Denver. Meet Jen
., Meydbray, J., Donovan, M., and Forrest, J. 2014. Photovoltaic Shading Testbed for Module-Level Power Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado, in the photovoltaic (PV) performance and reliability performance and stabilization, mismatch and partial shading in PV systems, and distributed power electronics
NREL Technique Leads to Improved Perovskite Solar Cells | News | NREL
), devised a method to improve perovskite solar cells, making them more efficient and reliable with higher according to the skills of the researchers making perovskites at different laboratories, to somewhere cell. The scientists from NREL and SJTU came up with a better method, using what's called the Ostwald
Thermochemical Users Facility | Bioenergy | NREL
collaborate on research and development efforts or to use our equipment to test their materials and processes NREL's thermochemical process integration, scale-up, and piloting research. Schematic diagram of NRELs about NREL's thermochemical process integration, scale-up, and piloting research. Thermochemical
Materials Science | Concentrating Solar Power | NREL
include higher-reflectivity mirrors, better thermal-absorbing receivers, and more corrosion-resistant electron-beam evaporation with ion-beam assist, plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition, and thermal Thermal Storage Materials Laboratory Our Thermal Storage Materials Laboratory supports NREL's research and
New Open-Source Version of FLORIS Released | News | NREL
New Open-Source Version of FLORIS Released New Open-Source Version of FLORIS Released January 26 , 2018 National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) researchers recently released an updated open-source simplified and documented. Because of the living, open-source nature of the newly updated utility, NREL
NREL Battery Calorimeters Win R&D 100 Award | News | NREL
-lasting, and more cost-effective lithium-ion batteries. Understanding and controlling temperature is 3 » NREL Battery Calorimeters Win R&D 100 Award NREL Battery Calorimeters Win R&D 100 Award August 28, 2013 Isothermal Battery Calorimeters (IBCs) developed by the National Renewable Energy
, R.J. Rudden Associates, Annapolis, Maryland (1996-1997) Featured Publications Palchak, D., Cochran, J Electric Grid. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL TP-6A20-68530. Cochran, J., P . Cochran, J., M. Miller, O. Zinaman, M. Milligan, D. Arent, B. Palmintier, M. O'Malley, S. Mueller, E
NREL Leads Energy Systems Integration, Continuum Magazine: Issue 4 (Book)
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2013-04-01
Continuum Magazine showcases NREL's latest and most impactful clean energy innovations. This issue, 'NREL Leads Energy Systems Integration' explores the discipline of energy systems integration, in particular the role of the laboratory's new, one-of-a-kind Energy System Integration Facility. NREL scientists, engineers, and analysts deeply understand the fundamental science and technologies underpinning major energy producing and consuming systems, as well as the transmission infrastructure and communications and data networks required to integrate energy systems at all scales.
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Researcher II-Software Engineering SivasathyaPradha.Balamurugan@nrel.gov | 303-275-3883 Sivasathya joined NREL in 2017. Her research is focused on developing and supporting software for energy management in buildings. Her background is in software development, applied cryptography, and hardware. Education M.S
Christensen Photo of Craig Christensen Craig Christensen Principal Engineer Craig.Christensen @nrel.gov | 303-384-7510 Craig joined NREL in 1979. He currently leads the energy analysis efforts for the development, analysis for new and existing residential buildings, and modeling accuracy. Craig has also led
Qi Xu Qi Xu Researcher IV-Molecular Biology Qi.Xu@nrel.gov | 303-384-7789 Research Interests Qi Xu joined the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in 2004 as a Research Associate in the Chemical Sciences team. His research focuses on nanobiotechnology. His main research interest is array quantum dots (QDs
Home and Building Energy Management Systems | Grid Modernization | NREL
Home and Building Energy Management Systems Home and Building Energy Management Systems NREL building assets and energy management systems can provide value to the grid. Photo of a pair of NREL researchers who received a record of invention for a home energy management system in a smart home laboratory
distributed computing, Web information systems engineering, software engineering, computer graphics, and Dashboard, NREL Energy Story visualization, Green Button data integration, as well as a large number of Web of an R&D 100 Award. Prior to joining NREL, Alex worked as a system administrator, Web developer
Mehos Photo of Mark Mehos Mark Mehos Group Manager, Thermal Systems R&D Mark.Mehos@nrel.gov Thermal Systems R&D group at NREL, which includes the Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Program. Since SolarPACES "Solar Thermal Electric Power Systems" task, which focuses on the development of
Demonstrating Distributed Resource Communications at NREL
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Lynn, Kevin; Koehler, Scott; Simmins, John
2017-04-10
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Schneider Electric are working with National Renewalbe Energy Laboratory (NREL) staff at the Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF) to demonstrate communication technologies for distributed energy resources.
Race for a Better Fuel Begins with NREL Researchers | News | NREL
triptane converted from biomass. Photo by Dennis Schroeder Watching cars zoom around and around an oval NREL's new Fuel Synthesis Catalysis Laboratory. Photo by Dennis Schroeder Any Carbon Source Will Do by Dennis Schroeder Look! Up in the Sky! In addition to race cars, the 85% triptane could find a use
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When it comes to designing an interior decorative feature for one of the most energy efficient office buildings in the world, very few would consider bringing in a beetle to do the job. But thats what happened at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Research Support Facility (RSF) located on the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) campus.In June, the RSF will become home to more than 800 workers from DOE and NREL and building visitors will be greeted with a soaring, two-story high wall entirely covered with wood harvested from the bark beetle infestation that has killed millions of pine trees in the Western U.S. But, the use of beetle kill wood is just one example of the resources being leveraged to make the RSF a model for sustainability and one more step toward NRELs goal to be a net zero energy campus.
Evans Emily Evans Project Controller Emily.Evans@nrel.gov | 303-275-3125 Emily joined NREL in 2010 . As a Project Administrator in the Integrated Applications Center, Emily works with project managers and teams to develop and maintain project management excellence on large-scale, multi-year projects
NREL: A Year in Clean Energy Innovations; A Review of NREL's 2011 Feature Stories
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This document is a compilation of articles featuring NREL research and development, deployment, commercialization, and outreach activities in 2011. The feature stories can be found online at http:www.nrel.gov/features/.
Apply here Contact: nrel.education@nrel.gov Benefits and Opportunities at a Glance NREL Undergraduate NREL's sponsored internships. Learn more Benefits Option to enroll in medical benefits (if working 30 undergraduate education and research program. Learn more SULI Benefits Salary - $625 per week Regional
NREL Supports Effort to Take Distributed Photovoltaics to Developing
Photovoltaics to Developing Countries NREL Supports Effort to Take Distributed Photovoltaics to Developing project based not only on its demand for renewable energy but also on its need. Pilot projects are adding renewable energy to the grid. Also many developing countries have signed on to the Paris climate
Greg.Glatzmaier@nrel.gov | 303-384-7470 Greg originally joined NREL in 1987 and worked in the Solar Thermal work on systems analysis, novel heat-transfer fluids, and thermal-storage concepts for CSP technologies . He currently manages the advanced heat-transfer fluids and thermal-storage work at NREL. Education
@nrel.gov | 303-384-6365 Orcid ID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1054-3757 Shanti joined the Commercial Building Research Group at NREL in 1999 with a focus on applied research and design processes for commercial commercial buildings. He isleading the development of the next round of Advanced Energy Design Guides and
Intro to NREL's Thermochemical Pilot Plant
Magrini, Kim
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NREL's Thermochemical Pilot Plant converts biomass into higher hydrocarbon fuels and chemicals.NREL is researching biomass pyrolysis. The lab is examining how to upgrade bio-oils via stabilization. Along with this, NREL is developing the engineering system requirements for producing these fuels and chemicals at larger scales.
(NREL), 2010-present Scientist I, NREL, 2009-2010 Senior Research Technician, NREL, 2009-2009 Research Technician I, NREL, 2008-2009 Research Associate, NREL, 2000-2008 Patents "Process and genes for in Rubrivivax gelatinosus," Applied and Environmental Microbiology (2010) "Energy
Algal Biofuels | Bioenergy | NREL
growth conditions in a laboratory setting, particularly when strains are maintained under constant other products during phototrophic growth. NREL bioethylene research received a 2015 R&D 100 Award and winter crops, growth on either salt water or fresh water, and genetic tractability. For more
The Key to Greener Fleets - Continuum Magazine | NREL
heavy-duty vehicles. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL Green is more than a color of paint for truck of hybridization. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL One popular tool that NREL has developed is Fleet being run on the chassis dynamometer at the ReFUEL Lab. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL NREL's
NREL Electrochromic Window Research Wins Award
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2017-12-09
Winners of the CO-LABS Governor's Award for High-Impact Research in Energy Efficiency, Dr. Satyen Deb at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) discovered that a small electrical charge can change the opacity of tungsten oxide from clear to tinted. He, Dr. Dane Gillaspie, and their fellow scientists at NREL then applied this knowledge to develop and transfer the technologies required to construct an electrochromic window, which can switch between clear and heavily tinted states. Electrochromic windows allow natural light in while adding tint to reduce summer heat and glare, and going clear to allow sunlight through in the winter. Broad adaptation of these windows could reduce US total energy use by four percent and reduce building cooling loads by 20%, much of this during expensive peak hours. Windows based on these discoveries are now being installed worldwide.
Claims for Solar Cell Efficiency Put to Test at NREL | News | NREL
cell. The record was confirmed by AIST. NREL and the other the laboratories testing these high containers with zero oxygen and zero water vapor, and were sealed in chambers that maintained zero oxygen , zero water," Emery said. "As soon as we opened the containers the cells started degrading, so
Publications | Hydrogen and Fuel Cells | NREL
, and demonstration activities in hydrogen and fuel cells. NREL Publications Database Access the full library of our publications. Search the database View all NREL publications about hydrogen and fuel cell research. Transportation and Hydrogen Newsletter Get semi-monthly updates on NREL's research, development
Stoffel, T.; Andreas, A.
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The SRRL was established at the Solar Energy Research Institute (now NREL) in 1981 to provide continuous measurements of the solar resources, outdoor calibrations of pyranometers and pyrheliometers, and to characterize commercially available instrumentation. The SRRL is an outdoor laboratory located on South Table Mountain, a mesa providing excellent solar access throughout the year, overlooking Denver. Beginning with the basic measurements of global horizontal irradiance, direct normal irradiance and diffuse horizontal irradiance at 5-minute intervals, the SRRL Baseline Measurement System now produces more than 130 data elements at 1-min intervals that are available from the Measurement & Instrumentation Data Center Web site. Data sources include global horizontal, direct normal, diffuse horizontal (from shadowband and tracking disk), global on tilted surfaces, reflected solar irradiance, ultraviolet, infrared (upwelling and downwelling), photometric and spectral radiometers, sky imagery, and surface meteorological conditions (temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, precipitation, snow cover, wind speed and direction at multiple levels). Data quality control and assessment include daily instrument maintenance (M-F) with automated data quality control based on real-time examinations of redundant instrumentation and internal consistency checks using NREL's SERI-QC methodology. Operators are notified of equipment problems by automatic e-mail messages generated by the data acquisition and processing system. Radiometers are recalibrated at least annually with reference instruments traceable to the World Radiometric Reference (WRR).
@NWTC Newsletter: Spring 2013 | Wind | NREL
turbine blades. But according to a recent National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) study that was appears unlikely that the pressure changes around operating wind turbine blades are large enough to cause
NREL Research Pushes Perovskites Closer to Market | News | NREL
cell. Photo by Dennis Schroeder/NREL Kai Zhu, a researcher at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Kai Zhu has been conducting perovskite research at NREL since 2012. Photo by Dennis Schroeder/NREL , creating a solar cell. Photo by Dennis Schroeder/NREL Pioneering Cutting-Edge Research In a solar cell
NREL's Economic Impact Summary and Case Studies Subscribe For updates related to campus activities and Campaign. Economic Impact Economic Impact NREL has a strong track record of providing economic benefits to
Analysis and Characterization | Bioenergy | NREL
Analysis and Characterization Analysis and Characterization NREL's team of bioenergy analysts takes equipment in a lab Biomass Characterization Photo of NRELs Biochemical Process Development Unit showing a
industry partners and NREL programmatic R&D. Sustainable energy/fuels research and development Catalyst Biological Engineering, University of Colorado, 2009 Professional Experience Bio-Process Engineer, NREL, 2013 Professional Research Assistant, University of Colorado, 2007-2012 Engineering Intern, Baxter Healthcare, 2007
News Release: NREL Research Fellow Inducted Into Engineering Academy | News
Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), has been elected as a foreign member to the National Academy of Engineering. Only 16 foreign members were chosen this year. O'Malley joined NREL in September education. There are 2,293 members in the academy, only 262 are from foreign countries. O'Malley was singled
NREL to Helm Laboratory Consortium on Vehicle Connectivity and Automation |
automation, integrated multi-modal transportation systems, behavioral and decision science, urban science money, reduce emissions, save lives, and reshape the urban environment," says Gearhart. Other NREL
Hydrogen and Fuel Cells | NREL
Cells A hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicle driving past NREL's hydrogen fueling station NREL's hydrogen and fuel cell research and development (R&D) focuses on developing, integrating, and demonstrating hydrogen production and delivery, hydrogen storage, and fuel cell technologies for transportation
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users of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) High Performance Computing (HPC) resources government agency, National Laboratory, University, or private entity, the intellectual property terms (if issued a multifactor token which may be a physical token or a virtual token used with one-time password
Mitsubishi iMiEV: An Electric Mini-Car in NREL's Advanced Technology Vehicle Fleet (Fact Sheet)
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This fact sheet highlights the Mitsubishi iMiEV, an electric mini-car in the advanced technology vehicle fleet at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). In support of the U.S. Department of Energy's fast-charging research efforts, NREL engineers are conducting charge and discharge performance testing on the vehicle. NREL's advanced technology vehicle fleet features promising technologies to increase efficiency and reduce emissions without sacrificing safety or comfort. The fleet serves as a technology showcase, helping visitors learn about innovative vehicles that are available today or are in development. Vehicles in the fleet are representative of current, advanced, prototype, and emerging technologies.
Engineering Intern, NREL, Golden, CO, 2013 Featured Publications N. DiOrio, A. Dobos, S. Janzou, A. Nelson and Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO. N. DiOrio, A. Dobos and S. Janzou. 2015. "Economic Analysis . C. Christensen, J. Maguire, J. Burch, N. DiOrio. "Simplified Solar Water Heater Simulation
Bioenergy News | Bioenergy | NREL
. April 13, 2018 News Release: Research Team Engineers a Better Plastic-Degrading Enzyme A breakthrough in enzyme research led by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the United Kingdom's University of Portsmouth has led to an improved variant of an enzyme that can
2015 NREL Photovoltaic Reliability Workshops | Photovoltaic Research | NREL
5 NREL Photovoltaic Reliability Workshops 2015 NREL Photovoltaic Reliability Workshops The 2015 NREL Photovoltaic Reliability Workshop was held February 24-27, 2015, in Golden, Colorado. This event be available for download as soon as possible. The Photovoltaic Module Reliability Workshop is
Laboratories | Energy Systems Integration Facility | NREL
laboratories to be safely divided into multiple test stand locations (or "capability hubs") to enable Fabrication Laboratory Energy Systems High-Pressure Test Laboratory Energy Systems Integration Laboratory Energy Systems Sensor Laboratory Fuel Cell Development and Test Laboratory High-Performance Computing
NREL's Building-Integrated Supercomputer Provides Heating and Efficient Computing (Fact Sheet)
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NREL's Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF) is meant to investigate new ways to integrate energy sources so they work together efficiently, and one of the key tools to that investigation, a new supercomputer, is itself a prime example of energy systems integration. NREL teamed with Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Intel to develop the innovative warm-water, liquid-cooled Peregrine supercomputer, which not only operates efficiently but also serves as the primary source of building heat for ESIF offices and laboratories. This innovative high-performance computer (HPC) can perform more than a quadrillion calculations per second as part of the world's most energy-efficient HPC datamore » center.« less
career at NREL in 1995 by conducting scanning tunneling microscope (STM) studies of the atomic structure revealed a new strain-induced step structure and contributed to the development of world-record-efficiency NREL's Computational Materials Science team, probing the atomic structure of dislocations in III-V
NREL wins first Governor's Award for Research Impact in Renewable Energy |
Renewable Energy Laboratory with one of its first Governor's Awards for Research Impact. Gov. Bill Ritter News | NREL wins first Governor's Award for Research Impact in Renewable Energy News Release : NREL wins first Governor's Award for Research Impact in Renewable Energy February 18, 2009 A non-profit
Materials Characterization Laboratory | Energy Systems Integration Facility
| NREL Materials Characterization Laboratory Materials Characterization Laboratory The Energy Systems Integration Facility's Materials Characterization Laboratory supports the physical and photo -electrochemical characterization of novel materials. Photo of an NREL researcher preparing samples for a gas
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This issue of Continuum Magazine covers the depth and breadth of NREL's ever-expanding analytical capabilities. For example, in one project we are leading national efforts to create a computer model of one of the most complex systems ever built. This system, the eastern part of the North American power grid, will likely host an increasing percentage of renewable energy in years to come. Understanding how this system will work is important to its success - and NREL analysis is playing a major role. We are also identifying the connections among energy, the environment and the economy through analysis that willmore » point us toward a 'water smart' future.« less
Security and Resilience | Grid Modernization | NREL
Security and Resilience Security and Resilience NREL develops tools and solutions to enable a more Consortium, NREL collaborates with industry, academia, and other research organizations to find solutions to
NREL Announces New Technology Development and Innovation Project Selections
support of the TD&I program, NREL and DOE plan to host an open house in summer 2018 to provide an in about potential partnership opportunities with NREL. The open house will focus on current needs and gaps from the 2017 open house, or for information on the upcoming open house (when available), please visit
NREL Develops High-Speed Scanner to Monitor Fuel Cell Material Defects
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This highlight describes results of recent work in which polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell electrodes with intentionally introduced known defects were imaged and analyzed using a fuel cell scanner recently developed at NREL. The highlight is being developed for the September 2015 Alliance S&T Board meeting.
TESTING AT NREL OF THE MINIPILOT SOLAR SYSTEM FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE THERMAL DESTRUCTION
A minipilot solar system (MSS) was built at MRI, transported to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and tested at NREL's high flux solar furnace. The MSS involved combustion of a liquid feed in a combustion reactor equipped with a quartz window at one end for solar i...
) Analysis of Web-Based Solar Photovoltaic Mapping Tools, NREL Conference Paper (2009) Solar Ready Building novel approach to solar rooftop optimization, NREL Conference Paper (2011) View all NREL publications
the Thermochemical Group. Prior to joining the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Grady -McBride most recently worked at The Beck Group as a project assistant. Before that she worked for 12 years Beck Group, 2006-2012 Executive Assistant, VP of Quality, VP of Human Resources, Director of Training
Thermal Storage Process and Components Laboratory | Energy Systems
Integration Facility | NREL Process and Components Laboratory Thermal Storage Process and Components Laboratory The Energy Systems Integration Facility's Thermal Systems Process and Components Laboratory supports research and development, testing, and evaluation of new thermal energy storage systems
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NREL Success Stories - Quest for Inexpensive Silicon Solar Cells
Branz, Howard
2017-12-09
Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) share their story about a successful partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Ampulse Corporation and how support from the US Department of Energy's Technology Commercialization & Deployment Fund has helped it and their silicon solar cell research thrive.
Power Market Design | Grid Modernization | NREL
Power Market Design Power Market Design NREL researchers are developing a modeling platform to test (a commercial electricity production simulation model) and FESTIV (the NREL-developed Flexible Energy consisting of researchers in power systems and economics Projects Grid Market Design Project The objective of
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Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed two technical reports that provide recommendations to help designers and operators of large office buildings and hospitals achieve at least a 50% energy savings using existing technology.
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NREL's fleet test and evaluation team assesses the fuel savings potential of semi-automated truck platooning of line-haul sleeper cabs with modern aerodynamics. Platooning reduces aerodynamic drag by grouping vehicles together and safely decreasing the distance between them via electronic coupling, which allows multiple vehicles to accelerate or brake simultaneously. In 2014, the team conducted track testing of three SmartWay tractor - two platooned tractors and one control tractor—at varying steady-state speeds, following distances, and gross vehicle weights. While platooning improved fuel economy at all speeds, travel at 55 mph resulted in the best overall miles per gallon. The lead truckmore » demonstrated fuel savings up to 5.3% while the trailing truck saved up to 9.7%. A number of conditions impact the savings attainable, including ambient temperature, distance between lead and trailing truck, and payload weight. Future studies may look at ways to optimize system fuel efficiency and emissions reductions.« less
NREL Funds Research into Low-Cost Solar Electricity
Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Recipients of the money will research ways to lower will contribute $35 million. The rest of the money comes from corporate partners. Universities will
Energy Systems Integration Partnerships: NREL + Sandia + Johnson Controls
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NREL and Sandia National Laboratories partnered with Johnson Controls to deploy the company's BlueStream Hybrid Cooling System at ESIF's high-performance computing data center to reduce water consumption seen in evaporative cooling towers.
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size is 30 students to three chaperones; the minimum group size is 15 students to one chaperone , community group tours, and power lunch lectures. Visit NREL in the community for the latest news for NREL regularly at 9:30 - 11 a.m. and 12 noon - to 1:30. Please contact us for more information. The maximum group
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This fact sheet highlights the Toyota Prius plug-in HEV, a plug-in hybrid electric car in the advanced technology vehicle fleet at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). In partnership with the University of Colorado, NREL uses the vehicle for grid-integration studies and for testing new hardware and charge-management algorithms. NREL's advanced technology vehicle fleet features promising technologies to increase efficiency and reduce emissions without sacrificing safety or comfort. The fleet serves as a technology showcase, helping visitors learn about innovative vehicles that are available today or are in development. Vehicles in the fleet are representative of current, advanced, prototype, andmore » emerging technologies.« less
Dan Says - Continuum Magazine | NREL
vital role of providing technology-neutral analysis to ensure that innovations developed in the lab fit success-and NREL analysis is playing a major role. We are also identifying the connections among energy and financial front, NREL analysis leadership is helping to identify and overcome barriers with
NREL: International Activities - Working with Us
opportunities to develop technology partnerships and researcher-driven collaboration. Technology Partnerships expertise, including our energy analysis capabilities. Researcher-Driven Collaboration NREL scientists formal means, such as collaboration on specific technical topics. NREL researchers also actively
O, Canada: NREL Partnership Produces New Take on Alternative Fueling
Fueling Station Locator. The tool, which is part of a significant investment by the Canadian government to to develop a modern, bilingual web tool that makes it easier for drivers of alternative fuel vehicles Locator Tool March 5, 2018 Word of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) deep transportation
UPS Hydraulic Hybrid Delivery Van Testing | Transportation Research | NREL
, use, fuel economy, reliability, and other vehicle performance data. The in-lab portion involves dynamometer evaluation at NREL's Renewable Fuels and Lubricants Laboratory to determine the fuel economy and Hydraulic Hybrid and Conventional Parcel Delivery Vehicles' Measured Laboratory Fuel Economy on Targeted
Energy Systems Sensor Laboratory | Energy Systems Integration Facility |
NREL Sensor Laboratory Energy Systems Sensor Laboratory The Energy Systems Integration Facility's Energy Systems Sensor Laboratory is designed to support research, development, testing, and evaluation of advanced hydrogen sensor technologies to support the needs of the emerging hydrogen
Walter.Musial@nrel.gov | 303-384-6956 Walt is a principal engineer and the manager of Offshore Wind at NREL , where he has worked since 1988. In 2003, he initiated the offshore wind energy research program at NREL
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Evaluation; NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
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Kurtz, Jennifer; Sprik, Sam; Ainscough, Chris
2015-06-10
This presentation provides a summary of NREL's FY15 fuel cell electric vehicle evaluation project activities and accomplishments. It was presented at the U.S. Department of Energy Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program 2015 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting on June 10, 2015, in Arlington, Virginia.
Water Power News | Water Power | NREL
the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. February 8, 2018 New Wave Energy Converter Design Inspired new wave energy converter design. January 3, 2018 Student-Designed Flume Arrives at NWTC An NREL collaboration with the Colorado School of Mines stimulated an innovative water flume design. Archives 2018
PV Reliability Workshop | Photovoltaic Research | NREL
Laboratory. NREL hosts an annual Photovoltaic Reliability Workshop (PVRW) so that solar technology experts Photovoltaic Reliability Workshop (PVRW) will be held Tuesday, February 27, to Thursday, March 1, at the workshop. 2017 Workshop The 2017 Photovoltaic Reliability Workshop (PVRW) was Tuesday, February 28, to
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NREL to Collaborate with Small Clean Energy Businesses as Part of DOE Pilot
help the first group of small clean energy businesses advance their products under the Small Business Vouchers (SBV) pilot launched last July by DOE. NREL is one of nine national laboratories participating in . Midwest Energy Group (MEG) of Illinois will use NREL's fuel cell test facilities to assess the long-term
, NREL, NBC, 2015-present Staff Engineer, NREL, NBC, 2012-present Post-Doctoral Researcher, NREL, NBC Bio-Oil via Ex Situ Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis and Hydrotreating," Fuel (2017) "An Biorefining (2016) "Conceptual Process Design and Techno-Economic Assessment of Ex Situ Catalytic Fast
Photovoltaic Lifetime Project | Photovoltaic Research | NREL
PV & Solar Resource Testing Accelerated Testing & Analysis Systems Engineering Project Sandia National Laboratories' PV Performance Modeling Collaborative website. Jinko Solar. PV systems mounted on the ground. Jinko Solar PV Lifetime installation at NREL. need-alt Light-induced degradation
The Community College Internship Program at NREL | NREL
lower. Drug Screening and Background Check NREL coordinates a one-time background investigation and drug the drug screening, they have 72 hours to complete the required urine test. Work Hours NREL encourages
Fuel Cell Technology Status Analysis | Hydrogen and Fuel Cells | NREL
Technology Status Analysis Fuel Cell Technology Status Analysis Get Involved Fuel cell developers interested in collaborating with NREL on fuel cell technology status analysis should send an email to NREL's Technology Validation Team at techval@nrel.gov. NREL's analysis of fuel cell technology provides objective
conducting films of cadmium stannate: X. Wu, and T. J. Coutts (NREL IR#9545) PV devices comprising cadmium (NREL IR#9535) PV devices comprising zinc stannate buffer layer and method for making: X. Wu, P. Sheldon , and T. J. Coutts (NREL IR#9721) (filed) Publications View all NREL publications for Dr. Coutts. Awards
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-275-4798 Alahuhta, Markus Researcher IV-Molecular Biology Petri.Alahuhta@nrel.gov 303-384-7850 Amore Katherine.Chou@nrel.gov 303-384-7626 Chou, Yat Researcher IV-Molecular Biology Yat.Chen.Chou@nrel.gov 303-384 Emeritus Researcher Helena.Chum@nrel.gov 303-275-4668 Chung, Daehwan Researcher III-Molecular Biology
Marine and Hydrokinetic Research | Water Power | NREL
. Resource Characterization and Maps NREL develops measurement systems, simulation tools, and web-based models and tools to evaluate the economic potential of power-generating devices for all technology Acceleration NREL analysts study the potential impacts that developing a robust MHK market could have on
Hammond Photo of Steven Hammond Steve Hammond Center Director II-Technical Steven.Hammond@nrel.gov | 303-275-4121 Steve Hammond is director of the Computational Science Center at the National Renewable includes leading NREL's efforts in energy efficient data centers. Prior to NREL, Steve managed the
NREL Bolsters Batteries with Nanotubes | News | NREL
has a busy collection of plastic containers. Enlarge image NREL Scientist Chunmei Ban assembles a rapidly charging and discharging. NREL's most recent contribution toward much-improved batteries are high electricity from the positive to the negative poles and back again. High-energy materials, such as metal
: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). NREL/CP-5500-54165. doi:10.1109/EnergyTech 2011. Piscataway, NJ: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). NREL/CP-5500-53565. doi Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). NREL/CP-550-47061. doi:10.1109/pes.2009.5275358 Mooney, D., M
Process Development Unit. NREL's Thermal and Catalytic Process Development Unit can process 1/2 ton per biomass to fuels and chemicals Affiliated Research Programs Thermochemical Process Integration, Scale-Up
NREL, Abengoa Making Concentrating Solar Power System Manufacturing More
Cost Effective | Energy Systems Integration Facility | NREL Abengoa NREL, Abengoa Making Concentrating Solar Power System Manufacturing More Cost Effective Abengoa is working with NREL researchers to develop a new and more cost-effective manufacturing process for critical components of concentrating solar
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NREL Analysis Insights mines our body of analysis work to synthesize topical insights and key findings. In this issue, we examine transportation systems, alternative fuels, and implications of increasing electrification of transit. Moving people and goods from point A to B has never been easier, but our current transportation systems also take a toll on our environment. Transportation currently accounts for 71% of total U.S. petroleum use and 33% of the nation’s total carbon emissions. With new technology, can we make our transportation system cleaner and more cost effective? NREL is applying its analytical expertise and imagination to do justmore » that. Solutions start with systems thinking. Connecting the dots between physical components - vehicles, fueling stations, and highways - and institutional components - traffic laws, regulations, and vehicle standards - helps illuminate solutions that address the needs of the transportation system's many stakeholders.« less
validation, and data analysis. At NREL, Amy specializes in the modeling of offshore wind system dynamics. She Amy.Robertson@nrel.gov | 303-384-7157 Amy's expertise is in structural dynamics modeling, verification and of offshore wind modeling tools. Prior to joining NREL, Amy worked as an independent consultant for
George Scott George Scott Researcher IV-Software Engineering George.Scott@nrel.gov | 303-384-6903 Orcid ID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7983-3050 George joined NREL (then SERI) in 1985. He specializes in turbines and wind plants. Before joining NREL, George was a research geophysicist with Superior Oil in
Agreement After the company and NREL agree on license financial terms, NREL will draft a license agreement Group Licensing Guide and Sample License. 4. Negotiate License Language After a draft agreement has been created, NREL can tailor many of the license provisions to ensure an agreement that works for all parties
Elisa Miller Photo of Elisa Miller Elisa Link-Miller Researcher III-Chemistry Elisa.Miller@nrel.gov | 303-384-6777 Dr. Elisa Miller-Link studies the surface of semiconductors that are applicable for , and other nanocrystalline films. Elisa came to NREL in 2013 as an NREL Director's Fellowship recipient
NREL Analysis: Reimagining What's Possible for Clean Energy - Continuum
Analysis Helps Enable the Energy System of the Future NREL Helps Countries Build Stronger Economies with Low-Emission Development NREL Helps Countries Build Stronger Economies with Low-Emission Development
NREL Photovoltaic Program. FY 1994 annual report, October 1, 1993--September 30, 1994
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This report summarizes the in-house and subcontracted research and development activities under the National renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Photovoltaics (PV) program for fiscal year 1994. Research is organized under the following areas; PV program management; crystalline silicon and advanced devices; thin-film PV technologies; PV manufacturing; PV module and system performance and engineering; and PV applications and markets.
NREL Improves Building Energy Simulation Programs Through Diagnostic Testing (Fact Sheet)
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This technical highlight describes NREL research to develop Building Energy Simulation Test for Existing Homes (BESTEST-EX) to increase the quality and accuracy of energy analysis tools for the building retrofit market. Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed a new test procedure to increase the quality and accuracy of energy analysis tools for the building retrofit market. The Building Energy Simulation Test for Existing Homes (BESTEST-EX) is a test procedure that enables software developers to evaluate the performance of their audit tools in modeling energy use and savings in existing homes when utility bills are available formore » model calibration. Similar to NREL's previous energy analysis tests, such as HERS BESTEST and other BESTEST suites included in ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 140, BESTEST-EX compares software simulation findings to reference results generated with state-of-the-art simulation tools such as EnergyPlus, SUNREL, and DOE-2.1E. The BESTEST-EX methodology: (1) Tests software predictions of retrofit energy savings in existing homes; (2) Ensures building physics calculations and utility bill calibration procedures perform to a minimum standard; and (3) Quantifies impacts of uncertainties in input audit data and occupant behavior. BESTEST-EX includes building physics and utility bill calibration test cases. The diagram illustrates the utility bill calibration test cases. Participants are given input ranges and synthetic utility bills. Software tools use the utility bills to calibrate key model inputs and predict energy savings for the retrofit cases. Participant energy savings predictions using calibrated models are compared to NREL predictions using state-of-the-art building energy simulation programs.« less
Manufacturing Laboratory | Energy Systems Integration Facility | NREL
Manufacturing Laboratory Manufacturing Laboratory Researchers in the Energy Systems Integration Facility's Manufacturing Laboratory develop methods and technologies to scale up renewable energy technology manufacturing capabilities. Photo of researchers and equipment in the Manufacturing Laboratory. Capability Hubs
NREL Hosts Free Workshop on Winterizing Your Home
Energy Laboratory (NREL) will describe ways to cut your utility bills this winter at a free workshop Oct strategies to keep the heat where it belongs - inside your home. Who: The workshop is free and open to the
Lantz Photo of Eric Lantz Eric Lantz Manager II-Program Management Research Eric.Lantz@nrel.gov acceptance of renewable energy infrastructure. Eric was a contributing author to the IEA Wind Task 26, The published in 2013. Prior to joining NREL full-time, Eric was a graduate research partner to NREL and a
Bolin Photo of Richard Bolin Richard Bolin Manager, Partnership Development Group, National University Professional Experience Manager, Partnership Development Group, National Renewable Energy Group, NBC, 2009-present Acting Director/Commercialization Manager/ Market Analyst, NREL Technology
Tour NREL Facilities During Energy Awareness Month
laboratories for photovoltaics (solar electricity) research; the Photovoltaic Outdoor Test Facility, where scientists test photovoltaic systems; and the Alternative Fuels User Facility, which houses a biofuels pilot month. Space is limited and pre-registration is required at (303) 384-6565. NREL is a national
application architecture, energy informatics, scalable acquisition of sensor data, and software tools for engaging occupants in building energy performance. Prior to joining NREL, Anya developed custom business
News Release: NREL's Gregg Beckham Wins Prestigious Royal Society of
chemical engineer from the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the Royal Society of Chemistry, Society of Chemical Industry and Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining a shelf of glass bottles in a laboratory. Gregg Beckham, a senior research fellow and chemical
NREL Helps Utilities Develop Next Generation Plug-in Hybrid Electric Trucks
operation, and fine-tune the design of such vehicles before expanding their use in the PG&E or other Vehicle Performance Data Based on Real-World Operation "NREL has been working with PG&E to accessories function in real-world operation." To date, NREL has captured and is currently analyzing four
Publications | Buildings | NREL
Documents Efficiency of Mini-Split Heat Pumps (Fact Sheet). NREL Highlights, Research & Development . Christensen, D.; Fang, X.; Tomerlin, J.; Winkler, J.; Hancock, E. (2011). Field Monitoring Protocol: Mini
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has developed OpenEI.org, a public, open, data-sharing platform where consumers, analysts, industry experts, and energy decision makers can go to boost their energy IQs, search for energy data, share data, and get access to energy applications. The free site blends elements of social media, linked open-data practices, and MediaWiki-based technology to build a collaborative environment for creating and sharing energy data with the world. The result is a powerful platform that is helping government and industry leaders around the world define policy options, make informed investment decisions, and create new businesses.
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Database revolutionizes of NREL's ever-expanding analytical capabilities.
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Geospatial Data Science Modeling Geospatial Data Science Modeling NREL uses geospatial data science modeling to develop innovative models and tools for energy professionals, project developers, and consumers . Photo of researchers inspecting maps on a large display. Geospatial modeling at NREL often produces the
NREL - Advanced Vehicles and Fuels Basics - Center for Transportation Technologies and Systems 2010
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2017-12-09
We can improve the fuel economy of our cars, trucks, and buses by designing them to use the energy in fuels more efficiently. Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are helping the nation achieve these goals by developing transportation technologies like: advanced vehicle systems and components; alternative fuels; as well as fuel cells, hybrid electric, and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
engagement. In addition, she estimates economic impacts (including jobs) from renewable energy using NREL's Jobs and Economic Development Impacts (JEDI) models and has written on economic impacts from
NREL Open House Features Energy Activities, Tours
Open House Features Energy Activities, Tours For more information contact: e:mail: Public Affairs National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will open its doors 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 24 for tours of its research facilities and interactive exhibits at the Visitors Center. The Open House
Finance & Development Jason.Coughlin@nrel.gov | 303-384-7434 Mr. Coughlin focuses on the financial and - Concentrations in Finance and Portuguese, University of South Carolina Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Sickinger David Sickinger Researcher III-High Performance Computing David.Sickinger@nrel.gov | 303 -275-3724 David Sickinger works with NREL's High Performance Computing Systems & Operations group
A Glimpse of the Solar Eclipse from NREL
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On August 21, the NREL campus in Golden, Colorado experience a near-complete eclipse of the sun. This video, recorded from NREL’s Solar Radiation Research Laboratory, where researchers carefully measure the sun’s energy, captures the moon crossing the sun before clouds move in and cover the sun.
leadership biographies in the NREL media room. Social Media News News Search News Search Learn about the latest NREL scientific breakthroughs with our social media and news feeds. View all news and feature stories Contacts Heather Lammers 303-275-4084 David
the design of wave energy converters with actuated geometry. His past research at NREL focused on the development of WEC-Sim (Wave Energy Converter Simulator) through a collaborative effort with Sandia National
development and testing of novel HVAC systems, building performance simulations, performance metrics for | 303-384-7503 Dr. Deru joined NREL in 2000 and manages the Systems Performance section in the
Facilities | Geothermal Technologies | NREL
research, development, analysis, and deployment. A photo of the Thermal Test Facility at NREL. Thermal Test development of building and thermal energy systems. For more information, read the fact sheet
NREL photovoltaic program FY 1997 annual report
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McConnell, R.D.; Hansen, A.; Smoller, S.
1998-06-01
This report summarizes the in-house and subcontracted research and development (R and D) activities under the NREL PV Program from October 1, 1996, through September 30, 1997 (FY 1997). The NREL PV Program is part of the US Department of Energy`s (DOE`s) National Photovoltaics Program, as described in the DOE National Photovoltaics Program Plan for 1996--2000. The FY 1997 budget authority for carrying out the NREL PV Program was $39.3 million in operating funds and $0.4 million in capital equipment funds. Subcontract activities represent a major part of the NREL PV Program, with $21.8 million (55% of PV funds) goingmore » to some 84 subcontractors. Cost sharing by industry added almost $8.8 million to the subcontract R and D activities with industry.« less
From Preble's Mouse to Rattlers, NREL Biologist Likes Critters | News |
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)-yet wherever he goes, Tom Ryon can't avoid interactions with at the NWTC, to track bats and turbine interactions. "I collected data and ran it through the
NREL's Ocean Energy team, Dr. Michael Lawson focuses on the areas of wave and water current energy goal of developing an open source design and analysis tool for wave energy conversion (WEC) devices
Negotiable Technology Licensing | NREL
more than 800 patented or patent-pending technologies available for licensing. Software NREL currently available to both small and large businesses with the technical and financial resources necessary to turn Portal 250+ Licenses Since 2000, NREL has executed more than 250 licenses. Patents NREL currently has
Uncharted Waters of Energy Transformation (Part 2) NREL and the Hawaiian Electric Companies are evaluating Electric Navigate Uncharted Waters of Energy Transformation (Part 1) NREL helped the Hawaiian Electric
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NREL/industry interaction: Amorphous silicon alloy research team formation
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Luft, Werner
1994-06-01
The low material cost and proven manufacturability of amorphous silicon (a-Si) alloy photovoltaic technology make it ideally suited for large-scale terrestrial applications. The present efficiency of a-Si alloy modules is, however, much lower than the 15% stable efficiency that would lead to significant penetration of the electric utility bulk-power market. The slow progress in achieving high stabilized a-Si alloy module efficiencies may in part be attributed to the fact that only in the last few years did we emphasize stable efficiencies. A mission-focused integrated effort among the a-Si PV industry, universities, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) would help. To foster research integration, NREL has established four research teams with significant industry participation. In the 11 months since the research team formation, a close interaction among the a-Si PV industry, universities, and NREL has been achieved and has resulted in mission-directed research.
NREL/industry interaction: Amorphous silicon alloy research team formation
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Luft, W.
1994-06-30
The low material cost and proven manufacturability of amorphous silicon (a-Si) alloy photovoltaic technology make it ideally suited for large-scale terrestrial applications. The present efficiency of a-Si alloy modules is, however, much lower than the 15% stable efficiency that would lead to [ital significant] penetration of the electric utility bulk-power market. The slow progress in achieving high stabilized a-Si alloy module efficiencies may in part be attributed to the fact that only in the last few years did we emphasize stable efficiencies. A mission-focused integrated effort among the a-Si PV industry, universities, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) wouldmore » help. To foster research integration, NREL has established four research teams with significant industry participation. In the 11 months since the research team formation, a close interaction among the a-Si PV industry, universities, and NREL has been achieved and has resulted in mission-directed research.« less
NREL Employees Honored by Industry Associations | News | NREL
Engineer Ian Metzger has been named by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning achievements by ASHRAE members who have successfully applied innovative building design. The RSF project followed the integrated design process and used design tools and concepts developed by the NREL Building
NREL's Solar Radiation Research Laboratory Offers a Mesa-Top Home for
measurements of a group of six absolute cavity radiometers. The standard has been in use since 1980, and is . NREL organizers such as Principal Scientist and Metrology Group Manager Ibrahim Reda, who heads up the presence. "We're still keeping in his footsteps. He's the one who mentored everyone here," Reda
researcher profiles, and find other resources for media. View all news and feature stories Leadership Bios Learn more about NREL's director, deputy lab directors, and the complete leadership team. About NREL
Lockhart Eric Lockhart Project Leader Eric.Lockhart@nrel.gov | 303-275-4637 Eric is a Project and technical assistance activities. Eric joined NREL in 2016, bringing with him professional
Load Modeling and Forecasting | Grid Modernization | NREL
Load Modeling and Forecasting Load Modeling and Forecasting NREL's work in load modeling is focused resources (such as rooftop photovoltaic systems) and changing customer energy use profiles, new load models distribution system. In addition, NREL researchers are developing load models for individual appliances and
NREL Employees Lauded by Industry Peers | News | NREL
Employees Lauded by Industry Peers News Release: NREL Employees Lauded by Industry Peers April 8 ) were recently recognized by industry peers for their work in grid integration, industry advancement and , and professional development programs. The award honors the late Forest R. McFarland who was himself
DOE/NREL Next Generation Natural Gas Vehicle Program : an overview
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2001-05-14
This paper summarizes the Next Generation Natural Gas Vehicle (NG-NGV) Program that is led by the U.S. Department Of Energys (DOEs) Office of Heavy Vehicle Technologies (OHVT) through the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The goal of...
, NREL hosted its 19th annual Middle School Electric Car Competition, where students raced solar and Colorado High School Science Bowl--hosted by NREL - where 41 teams from across the state competed for a
NREL Efforts Push Hydrogen Vehicles Further Along | News | NREL
. Photo by Ellen Jaskol The inaugural National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, held in October, was too new after a decade of waiting for this to happen," said Keith Wipke, manager of NREL's Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies program. At NREL since 1993, Wipke has been passionate about having fuel cell
Early-Stage Research & Development | Transportation Research | NREL
thermal conductivity of packed copper wire used in electric-drive vehicle motor applications provides a research on thermal management in copper-wound electric motors is helping to improve the performance and reliability of electric-drive vehicles. Photo by Kevin Bennion, NREL. Anisotropic Thermal Measurement Study
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2010-11-01
This fact sheet describes the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL's) accomplishments in showcasing a Ford hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine (H2ICE) bus at The Taste of Colorado festival in Denver. NREL started using its U.S. Department of Energy-funded H2ICE bus in May 2010 as the primary shuttle vehicle for VIP visitors, members of the media, and new employees. In September 2010, NREL featured the bus at The Taste of Colorado. This was the first major outreach event for the bus. NREL's educational brochure, vehicle wrap designs, and outreach efforts serve as a model for other organizations with DOE-funded H2ICE buses. Workmore » was performed by the Hydrogen Education Group and Market Transformation Group in the Hydrogen Technologies and Systems Center.« less
Data & Tools | Bioenergy | NREL
Procedures NREL develops lab procedures to help researchers perform analyses for biofuels and bio-oils . Biomass Compositional Analysis Bio-Oil Analysis Microalgae Compositional Analysis Biomass Feedstock and
Jennifer.Vanrij@nrel.gov | 303-384-7180 Jennifer's expertise is in developing computational modeling methods for collaboratively developing numerical modeling methods to simulate the hydrodynamic, structural dynamic, power -elastic interactions. Her other diverse work experiences include developing numerical modeling methods for
Fabian Wendt Photo of Fabian Wendt Fabian Wendt Researcher III-Physics Fabian.Wendt@nrel.gov | 303 external industry partners. Prior to joining NREL, Fabian worked on several projects related to the design
NREL Triples Previous Estimates of U.S. Wind Power Potential (Fact Sheet)
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently released new estimates of the U.S. potential for wind-generated electricity, using advanced wind mapping and validation techniques to triple previous estimates of the size of the nation's wind resources. The new study, conducted by NREL and AWS TruePower, finds that the contiguous 48 states have the potential to generate up to 37 million gigawatt-hours annually. In comparison, the total U.S. electricity generation from all sources was roughly 4 million gigawatt-hours in 2009.
Partnerships Drive New Transportation Solutions | News | NREL
efficiency challenges. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL Hybrid car sales have taken off in recent years, with by Dennis Schroeder, NREL "NREL's connection to the marketplace and deployment, its strong Systems Integration Facility. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL NREL leverages partnerships to deepen its
Peter F. Green - Deputy Laboratory Director, Science and Technology |
NREL Peter F. Green - Deputy Laboratory Director, Science and Technology Peter F. Green - Deputy Laboratory Director, Science and Technology A photo of Peter Green. Green came to NREL in August than 250 collaborative publications and 20 patent disclosures. Green also served as the B.F. Goodrich
Small Business Commitment | NREL
Development Agreements and Strategic Partnership Projects agreements to build a better understanding of the technology maturation and commercialization. NREL's commitment to small business makes it possible to build
renewable liquid transportation fuels available. Biomass energy supports U.S. agricultural and forest soybeans (for biodiesel). In the near future-and with NREL-developed technology-agricultural residues such
NREL: News - Customer Choice Would Advance Renewable Energy
Awarded Xcel Energy Contracts for Renewable Research Golden, Colo., Jan. 03, 2002 The U.S . Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has been selected to perform three research projects, worth $2.8 million, as part of a program to advance renewable energy that is funded by
at NREL. He has investigated growth of new materials such as GaAsBi and GaInNAs by molecular beam participated in an NREL-Fraunhofer ISE research exchange where he investigated III-V-on-Si growth and
NREL. Steve has an extensive background in facilities engineering, facilities management, and Energy Manager, and a Project Management Professional. Prior to joining NREL, Steve was the Facilities manufacturing engineering, business application programming, and business process management positions
Edwin Lee Photo of Edwin Lee Edwin Lee Researcher III-Mechanical Engineering Edwin.Lee@nrel.gov | 303-275-3110 Edwin Lee joined NREL in 2013 and works in the Commercial Buildings Research Group. He
Research Staff | Integrated Energy Solutions | NREL
Ricardo.Castillo@nrel.gov 303-384-7452 Chamberlain, Kyle Post Graduate Researcher Kyle.Chamberlain@nrel.gov 303-275 Researcher-Land Reuse & Arctic Energy Solutions Gail.Mosey@nrel.gov 303-384-7356 Mow, Benjamin Post Peterson, Zachary Post Graduate Researcher - Grid Modernization Zachary.Peterson@nrel.gov 303-275-4949
NREL Software Models Performance of Wind Plants (Fact Sheet)
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This NREL Highlight is being developed for the 2015 February Alliance S&T Meeting, and describes NREL's Simulator for Offshore Wind Farm Applications (SOWFA) software in collaboration with Norway-based Statoil, to optimize layouts and controls of wind plants arrays.
NREL, International Colleagues Propose Strategy for Stable, Commercial
, Commercial Perovskite Solar Cells News Release: NREL, International Colleagues Propose Strategy for Stable , Commercial Perovskite Solar Cells October 17, 2016 Photo of two men in a lab. NREL Scientists Keith Emery and stable commercial PSCs-that includes the following: Developing a reproducible manufacturing method that
NREL Convenes Gathering of U.S.-China Electric Vehicle Battery Experts |
highlighted by Chinese speakers were the development of new anode materials for lithium-ion batteries and recycling used lithium-ion vehicle batteries. Dave Howell, acting deputy director with the Energy News | NREL NREL Convenes Gathering of U.S.-China Electric Vehicle Battery Experts NREL
Sustainable and Net Zero Buildings on the NREL Campus | NREL
NREL Campus Many of the high-performance buildings on NREL's South Table Mountain campus have achieved high-performance, sustainable buildings on the South Table Mountain (STM) campus as of FY17. The campus campus also reported 100% compliance with the Guiding Principles for High Performance Sustainable
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Tegen, Suzanne
2015-07-10
A robust workforce is essential to growing domestic wind manufacturing capabilities. This presentation provides an overview of an NREL analysis of wind-focused education at American colleges and universities. The second part of the presentation discusses DOE/NREL workforce-related projects, such as the Wind Career Map, the Collegiate Wind Competition, and the Wind for Schools project.
NREL: News - New Energy Systems Enhance National Security
resources, bioenergy and bio-based products, zero energy buildings, wind energy, geothermal energy, solar Energy Systems Enhance National Security Washington D.C., March 14, 2002 Experts from the U.S . Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have identified key renewable energy
NREL Pyrheliometer Comparisons: September 25-October 6, 2017 (NPC-2017)
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Reda, Ibrahim M.; Dooraghi, Michael R.; Andreas, Afshin M.
Accurate measurements of direct normal (beam) solar irradiance from pyrheliometers are important for developing and deploying solar energy conversion systems, improving our understanding of the Earth's energy budget for climate change studies, and for other science and technology applications involving solar flux. Providing these measurements places many demands on the quality system used by the operator of commercially available radiometers. Maintaining accurate radiometer calibrations that are traceable to an international standard is the first step in producing research-quality solar irradiance measurements. In 1977, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) established the World Radiometric Reference (WRR) as the international standard for themore » measurement of direct normal solar irradiance (Frohlich 1991). The WRR is an internationally recognized, detector-based measurement standard determined by the collective performance of six electrically self-calibrated absolute cavity radiometers comprising the World Standard Group (WSG). Various countries, including the United States, have contributed these specialized radiometers to the Physikalisch-Meteorologisches Observatorium Davos - World Radiation Center (PMOD/WRC) to establish the WSG. As with all measurement systems, Absolute Cavity Radiometers (ASR) are subject to performance changes over time. Therefore, every five years the PMOD/WRC in Davos, Switzerland, hosts an International Pyrheliometer Comparison (IPC) for transferring the WRR to participating radiometers. NREL has represented the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in each IPC since 1980. As a result, NREL has developed and maintained a select group of absolute cavity radiometers with direct calibration traceability to the WRR, and uses these reference instruments to calibrate pyrheliometers and pyranometers using the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 17025 accredited Broadband Outdoor Radiometer Calibration (BORCAL) process
research, analysis, and technical assistance on municipal energy planning and policy, utility-scale Baseline Analysis of Municipal Codification across the U.S., NREL Technical Report (2016) Navajo Generating Station & Federal Resource Planning - Volume 1: Sectoral, Technical, and Economic Trends, NREL
Reaping a Harvest of Hope - Continuum Magazine | NREL
develop a vision of a sustainable, green energy future for Greensburg. Map of the locations of NREL the world. Illustration by William Gillies, NREL Initially, the vision was fragmented and lacked collective vision and plant the seeds for future green growth. These goals included: Offering Greensburg-area
Work with Us | Bioenergy | NREL
Work with Us Work with Us NREL provides partnerships and collaboration in the research and line graph in industrial facility; other workers in background. Leverage the expertise of our research variety of ways to get involved with NREL's bio-based research activities: Explore NREL's partnership
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NREL: International Activities - Global Partnerships
specific examples of technical assistance provided by NREL, see entries on the Bilateral Partnerships page Integration Study NREL is supporting collaborative work across the governments of Canada, Mexico, and the conducting a regional grid integration study for South Asian countries. UN Environment NREL partners with UN
: Moving Forward, Charlotte, NC, December 2014. NREL/CP-6A20-63207. Ruth, M.F., O.R. Zinaman, M. Antkowiak , 2011. Paper No. 2011-01-1345. NREL/CP-6A10-52454. doi:10.4271/2011-01-1345. Ruth, M., T. Mai, E. Newes
Photovoltaic Research News | Photovoltaic Research | NREL
20, 2018 NREL and Hawaiian Electric Navigate Uncharted Waters of Energy Transformation (Part 2) NREL Transformation (Part 1) NREL helped the Hawaiian Electric Companies respond to new stability challenges
the marketplace. Education Ph.D., Molecular Biology, University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus , NREL, NBC, 2015-present Postdoctoral Researcher, NREL, NBC, 2012-2015 Molecular Biologist, Gevo, 2011
NREL Innovation Improves Safety of Electric Vehicle Batteries | News | NREL
spacesuits and EDVs led NREL to join forces with NASA in finding new, more precise ways to trigger internal . Now, the resulting first-of-its-kind ISC device is being used by NREL, NASA, and manufacturers to study battery responses to these latent flaws and determine solutions. "The trials with NASA have
@NWTC Newsletter | Wind | NREL
Mutually Beneficial NREL Researchers Play Integral Role in National Offshore Wind Strategy NWTC's Grid . More NREL Researchers Play Integral Role in National Offshore Wind Strategy The national energy
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Services Fall 2022 Construction@nrel.gov Design-Build and Construction Spring 2018 Construction@nrel.gov Design-Build for Minor Construction Spring 2020 Construction@nrel.gov Testing of Fuel and Oil Samples
Joe Robertson Photo of Joe Robertson Joe Robertson Research Engineer Joseph.Robertson@nrel.gov | 303-275-4575 Joe joined NREL in 2012. His research activities include automated building model student from the Colorado School of Mines on projects involving numerical methods applied to uncertainty
Energy Opportunities, Society of Telecommunication Engineers Cable-Tec Expo (2016) Automotive Lithium-ion Federal Tax Incentives for Battery Storage Systems, NREL Fact Sheet (2017) Portfolio Analysis of Renewable Battery (LIB) Supply Chain and U.S. Competitiveness Considerations, NREL Technical Report (2015) REopt: A
NREL Validates Plug-In Hybrid Truck for Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
Energy Systems Integration Facility | NREL Pacific Gas and Electric Company NREL Validates Plug -In Hybrid Truck for Pacific Gas and Electric Company NREL is evaluating and analyzing a Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) plug-in hybrid electric utility truck developed by Efficient
New NREL Method Reduces Uncertainty in Photovoltaic Module Calibrations |
calibration traceability to certified test laboratories. This reliable calibration, in turn, determines the of a spire flash simulator, SOMS outdoor test bed, and LACSS continuous simulator. In NREL's Cell and % (k=2 coverage factor). This value is the lowest reported Pmax uncertainty of any accredited test
simulation component models within EnergyPlus and OpenStudio. Prior to working at NREL, Anthony was a member building envelope and developed attic and roof simulation tools. His background is in modeling heat
Research Staff | Materials Science | NREL
Nancy.Haegel@nrel.gov | 303-384-6548 | Photo of Mowafak Al-Jassim Mowafak Al-Jassim Group Research Manager III and Surface Science Group Manager Glenn.Teeter@nrel.gov | 303-384-6664 Photo of Philip Parilla. Philip Parilla Group Manager/Senior Scientist Philip.Parilla@nrel.gov | 303-384-6506 Name Position Email Phone
Photo of Neil Snyder Neil Snyder Manager III-Program Management Research Neil.Snyder@nrel.gov management. He has chiefly focused on developing complex systems and his specific expertise is leadership. As has acquired familiarity level expertise in many technical fields including environmental management
International Studies Team. Areas of Expertise Biomass resource assessment Bioenergy market analysis Project management Research Interests Sustainable biomass resource development Global natural resources and . NREL/TP-6A20-56456. Milbrandt, A., and R.P. Overend. 2011. Assessment of Biomass Resources in
More Ways to Obtain Publications | NREL
More Ways to Obtain Publications More Ways to Obtain Publications Through the NREL Library or one information products. The NREL Library The library is open M-F, 8:00 a.m 5:00 p.m. Email or call 303-275-4215 Loan Service. Our OCLC symbol is SOE. Search the NREL Library The NREL Library has extensive resources
Wind Energy at NREL's National Wind Technology Center
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It is a pure, plentiful natural resource. Right now wind is in high demand and it holds the potential to transform the way we power our homes and businesses. NREL is at the forefront of wind energy research and development. NREL's National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) is a world-class facility dedicated to accelerating and deploying wind technology.
Sitewide Environmental Assessment for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado
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The Solar Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1974 authorized a federal program to develop solar energy as a viable source of the nation`s future energy needs. Under this authority, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) was created as a laboratory of the Department of Energy (DOE) to research a number of renewable energy possibilities. The laboratory conducts its operations both in government-owned facilities on the NREL South Table Mountain (STM) Site near Golden, Colorado, and in a number of leased facilities, particularly the Denver West Office Park. NREL operations include research in energy technologies, and other areas ofmore » national environmental and energy technology interest. Examples of these technologies include electricity from sunlight with solar cells (photovoltaics); energy from wind (windmills or wind turbines); conversion of plants and plant products (biomass) into liquid fuels (ethanol and methanol); heat from the sun (solar thermal) in place of wood, oil, gas, coal and other forms of heating; and solar buildings. NREL proposes to continue and expand the present R&D efforts in C&R energy by making infrastructure improvements and constructing facilities to eventually consolidate the R&D and associated support activities at its STM Site. In addition, it is proposed that operations continue in current leased space at the present levels of activity until site development is complete. The construction schedule proposed is designed to develop the site as rapidly as possible, dependent on Congressional funding, to accommodate not only the existing R&D that is being conducted in leased facilities off-site but to also allow for the 20-year projected growth. Impacts from operations currently conducted off-site are quantified and added to the cumulative impacts of the STM site. This environmental assessment provides information to determine the severity of impacts on the environment from the proposed action.« less
, micro and mini-grid policies and regulations, and international clean energy policy analysis. He has technologies, such as micro- and mini-grids. Strategic energy planning, focusing on both renewable and energy Considerations and Good Practices, NREL Technical Report (2015) Quality Assurance Framework for Mini-Grids, NREL
Colgan Photo Chris Colgan Chris Colgan Business Support II-Administrative Associate Chris.Colgan @nrel.gov | 303-384-7440 Chris joined NREL in January 2017. She provides support for the group manager , engineers, and researchers in the Residential Buildings Research Group and Building America Program. Chris
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can benefit the Lao People's Democratic Republic has emerged from a new report published by NREL Leadership Academy Learning About Renewable Energy FAQs Share Home Research Advanced Manufacturing Bioenergy
NREL Scientists and Engineers Recognized for Top Innovations | NREL | News
commercially available, large-format isothermal battery calorimeter for lithium-ion battery safety testing to test the performance and safety of large-format lithium-ion batteries used extensively in electric develop NREL intellectual property representing an isothermal battery calorimeter. The technical
Hayter Photo of Sheila Hayter Sheila Hayter Group Manager - Strategy, Policy, & Implementation Group Sheila.Hayter@nrel.gov | 303-384-7519 Sheila has been with NREL for more than 25 years and is presently a group manager within the Integrated Application Center (IAC) leading a team of technical and
Katie Contos Photo of Katie Contos Katie Contos Project Controller Katie.Contos@nrel.gov | 303-384 -7386 Katie joined NREL in 2012. As a Project Administrator in the Integrated Applications Center, Katie works with a variety of project leaders and teams in project management, planning, implementation
Ohio-Based NREL Subcontractor Wins Major Small Business Award
Ohio-Based NREL Subcontractor Wins Major Small Business Award For more information contact: e:mail alternative fuel vehicles has won a major award from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Automotive Testing Laboratories, Inc. (ATL) of East Liberty, Ohio was named the SBA's Midwest Regional Small Business
, 2014 Wind Power Opportunities in St. Thomas, USVI: A Site-Specific Evaluation and Analysis. NREL , Canada B.S., Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Featured Publications Low Carbon Desalination: Status and Research, Development, and Demonstration Needs. Report of a
Evan Weaver Photo of Evan Weaver Evan Weaver Researcher III-Software Engineering Evan.Weaver , he works as a software engineer developing whole-building energy modeling tools. Prior to joining NREL, he worked in the biomedical industry as a software engineer, specializing in graphical user
development to improve the nation's electrical grid infrastructure, making it more flexible, reliable Standard, IEEE 1547 Blue cover page of report with hexagon shapes over electric grid Basic Research Needs Controls Power Systems Design and Studies Security and Resilience Institutional Support NREL grid research
Min Zhang Photo of Min Zhang Min Zhang Researcher V-Molecular Biology Min.Zhang@nrel.gov | 303-384 -7753 Research Interests Using a systems biology approach to identify, analyze, and engineer pathways Metabolic engineering Molecular biology Microbial physiology Systems biology Fermentation development Enzyme
Yi is dedicated to research and development in dynamic modeling, reliability analysis, vibro systems and has published numerous impactful journal publications. Prior to NREL, she pursued her Ph.D . research at Ohio State University with specialization in dynamics, vibration, and acoustics of wind turbine
, Arizona State University (2006-2008) Featured Publications Katz, J.; Cochran, J. (2015). Integrating Variable Renewable Energy to the Grid: Key Issues. 2pp. NREL Report No. NREL/FS-6A20-63033. Katz, J .; Cochran, J. (2015). Scaling Up Renewable Energy Generation: Aligning Targets and Incentives with Grid
Science Photo of person viewing 3D visualization of a wind turbine The NREL Computational Science challenges in fields ranging from condensed matter physics and nonlinear dynamics to computational fluid dynamics. NREL is also home to the most energy-efficient data center in the world, featuring Peregrine-the
Solutions Gail.Mosey@nrel.gov | 303-384-7356 Gail has worked at NREL for over a decade in the Strategic working with tribes and villages through DOE's Office of Indian Energy on strategic energy planning that Alaska and Arctic liaison and works on strategic aspects of Arctic interest and with villages in Alaska
Sara.Fairchild@nrel.gov | 303-384-7114 Sara brings strong data management and editing skills to NREL, gained through her work at the Institute of Alpine and Arctic Research. She specialized in biogeochemistry with an emphasis on soil science and had the opportunity to study soils throughout Northern California in
Jin joined NREL in 2012. His research focuses on control systems, fault detection and diagnosis, load Jin Photo of Xin Jin Xin Jin Researcher IV-Control Engineering Xin.Jin@nrel.gov | 303-275-4360 Xin project engineer at A.O. Smith Corporate Technology Center creating innovative electronic control
Samantha Rooney Samantha Rooney Project Manager I-Research Samantha.Rooney@nrel.gov | 303-384-6924 Sam joined NREL as Business Support for the Offshore Wind and Water Power team and is now a Project responsible for working with principal investigators and project leads to plan their project resources, track
Guangdong.Zhu@nrel.gov | 303-275-4497 Guangdong joined the Thermal Systems Group at NREL in 2010 and is working collectors is performed. He is also involved in optical and thermal modeling and economic analysis of solar , and presentations in the areas of multiphase flow, power generation systems, and solar thermal power
NREL, Johns Hopkins SAIS Develop Method to Quantify Life Cycle Land Use of
Life Cycle Land Use of Electricity from Natural Gas News Release: NREL, Johns Hopkins SAIS Develop Method to Quantify Life Cycle Land Use of Electricity from Natural Gas October 2, 2017 A case study of time provides quantifiable information on the life cycle land use of generating electricity from
NREL Tests Energy Storage System to Fill Renewable Gaps | News | NREL
Tests Energy Storage System to Fill Renewable Gaps NREL Tests Energy Storage System to Fill -megawatt energy storage system from Renewable Energy Systems (RES) Americas will assist research that aims to optimize the grid for wind and solar plants. The system arrived at NREL's National Wind Technology
NREL Research Garners Three Prestigious R&D 100 Awards | News | NREL
, SkyFuel, to create a ground-breaking and low-cost system for utility-sized power generation. The SkyTrough installation costs into competition with gas-fired power plants. NREL shares this award with SkyFuel, Inc. NREL -film lithium microbattery. Its ideal applications are remote wireless sensors, smart homes, smart cars
Renewable Energy Generation and Storage Models | Grid Modernization | NREL
-the-loop testing Projects Generator, Plant, and Storage Modeling, Simulation, and Validation NREL power plants. Power Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing NREL researchers are developing software-and-hardware -combined simulation testing methods known as power hardware-in-the-loop testing. Power hardware in the loop
National Renewable Energy Laboratory Renewable Energy Opportunity Assessment for USAID Mexico
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Watson, Andrea; Bracho, Ricardo; Romero, Rachel
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Enhancing Capacity for Low Emission Development Strategies (EC-LEDS) program is designing its second phase of assistance to the Government of Mexico (GOM). In preparation for program design, USAID has asked the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to assist in identifying options for enabling renewable energy in Mexico and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the energy sector. The NREL team conducted a literature review and consulted with over 20 Mexican agencies and organizations during a two-week temporary duty assignment (TDY) to Mexico to identify gaps, opportunities, and program theme areas for Mexico.
NREL Technologies Honored at R&D 100 Awards Ceremony | News | NREL
Buildings research group. The award in the Analytical/Test category went to the Battery Internal Short -Circuit Device developed by Matthew Keyser and Ahmad Pesaran from NREL's Energy Storage research group Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Machines research group were part of that project. Booten and
NREL Validates $1-Million H-Prize Submission for DOE | News | NREL
H2 Refuel H-Prize Competition to develop a home hydrogen fueling system. NREL acted as the independent validator for the competition by collecting and analyzing three months of system performance data per day, system availability, and cost. To ensure data integrity and impartial evaluation of the
Jeff Maguire Photo of Jeff Maguire Jeff Maguire Research Engineer Jeff.Maguire@nrel.gov | 303-275 -4309 Jeff joined NREL in 2012 after working as a graduate student since 2010. His research focuses on simulations to determine the impact of use and climate on water heater efficiency. Jeff specializes in
in hard hats standing on top of a large wind turbine overlooking several other wind turbines in the Framework Transforms FAST Wind Turbine Modeling Tool NREL Assesses National Design Standards for Offshore Wind Resource NREL Identifies Investments for Wind Turbine Drivetrain Technologies Awards R&D 100
NREL Adds Solar Array Field to Help Inform Consumers | NREL
PV modules at NREL's new solar array field. Workers install PV modules just north of the NREL parking be Added Each Year Once completed, the new solar array field will house four rows of PV modules. The the lifetime of a PV system, and that increases the per-kilowatt-hour cost of generating solar
Research | Computational Science | NREL
Research Research NREL's computational science experts use advanced high-performance computing (HPC technologies, thereby accelerating the transformation of our nation's energy system. Enabling High-Impact Research NREL's computational science capabilities enable high-impact research. Some recent examples
, Alan is the technical lead and project leader for the Advanced Controls Task. Under Alan's direction , NREL has become a world leader in the development and testing of advanced controls for wind turbine load mitigation and enhanced energy capture and performed the world's first field tests of advanced
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Hambrick, J.
2012-01-01
Although implementing Smart Grid projects at the distribution level provides many advantages and opportunities for advanced operation and control, a number of significant challenges must be overcome to maintain the high level of safety and reliability that the modern grid must provide. For example, while distributed generation (DG) promises to provide opportunities to increase reliability and efficiency and may provide grid support services such as volt/var control, the presence of DG can impact distribution operation and protection schemes. Additionally, the intermittent nature of many DG energy sources such as photovoltaics (PV) can present a number of challenges to voltage regulation,more » etc. This presentation provides an overview a number of Smart Grid projects being performed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) along with utility, industry, and academic partners. These projects include modeling and analysis of high penetration PV scenarios (with and without energy storage), development and testing of interconnection and microgrid equipment, as well as the development and implementation of advanced instrumentation and data acquisition used to analyze the impacts of intermittent renewable resources. Additionally, standards development associated with DG interconnection and analysis as well as Smart Grid interoperability will be discussed.« less
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NREL Testing Erigo's and EaglePicher's Microgrid Energy Storage System |
EaglePicher's Microgrid Energy Storage System NREL researchers are testing an energy storage system for a contains three independently controllable energy storage technologies. Photo of energy storage system hardware in a laboratory Photo by Dennis Schroeder Microgrids-and effective storage systems supporting them
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Vogel, J.; O'Grady, M.; Renfrow, S.
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in Golden, Colorado, focuses on renewable energy and energy efficiency research. Its portfolio includes advancing renewable energy technologies that can help meet the nation's energy and environmental goals. NREL seeks to better understand the potential effects of climate change on the laboratory--and therefore on its mission--to ensure its ongoing success. Planning today for a changing climate can reduce NREL's risks and improve its resiliency to climate-related vulnerabilities. This report presents a vulnerability assessment for NREL. The assessment was conducted in fall 2014 to identify NREL's climate change vulnerabilities andmore » the aspects of NREL's mission or operations that may be affected by a changing climate.« less
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Sustainable Transportation Basics | Transportation Research | NREL
Transportation Basics Sustainable Transportation Basics Compare Vehicle Technologies 3-D introduction to sustainable transportation. NREL research supports development of electric, hybrid, hydrogen
NREL Research on Converting Biomass to Liquid Fuels
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Unlike other renewable energy sources, biomass can be converted directly into liquid fuels, called "biofuels," to help meet transportation fuel needs. The two most common types of biofuels are ethanol and biodiesel. Today, ethanol is made from starches and sugars, but at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) scientists are developing technology to allow it to be made from cellulose and hemicellulose, the fibrous material that makes up the bulk of most plant matter. Biodiesel is made by combining alcohol (usually methanol) with vegetable oil, animal fat, or recycled cooking grease. It can be used as an additive (typically 20%) to reduce vehicle emissions or in its pure form as a renewable alternative fuel for diesel engines.
NREL Research Support Facility (RSF) Documentary
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Glover, Bill; Pless, Shanti; Torcellini, Paul
2010-01-01
The ideas and innovations that define NREL are now shaping the next generation of commercial office buildings. DOE's Research Support Facility at NREL, will set a new benchmark for affordable, sustainable commercial design and construction. The unique form of the RSF is driven by energy-saving strategies, many researched and advanced at NREL.
NREL Research Support Facility (RSF) Documentary
Glover, Bill; Pless, Shanti; Torcellini, Paul; Judkoff, Ron; Detamore, Drew; Telesmanich, Eric
2017-12-09
The ideas and innovations that define NREL are now shaping the next generation of commercial office buildings. DOE's Research Support Facility at NREL, will set a new benchmark for affordable, sustainable commercial design and construction. The unique form of the RSF is driven by energy-saving strategies, many researched and advanced at NREL.
electric power professionals. Prior to that, Alex spent 15 years with Crain Communications' RCR Wireless @nrel.gov | 303-384-7018 As the Wind and Water Power Program Communications Team Lead, Alex serves as the primary interface to the Wind and Water Power Program management team to develop communication strategies
research focused on developing and understanding the atomic layer deposition of atomically thin Pt-group metal systems, such as Ru, Pt, and Pd. Her first postdoctoral research at the Colorado School of Mines NREL where her main area of research is synthesizing and testing novel host materials for H2 storage
NREL's Energy Systems Integration Supporting Facilities - Continuum
Integration Facility opened in December, 2012. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL NREL's Energy Systems capabilities. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL This research electrical distribution bus (REDB) works as a power
Economic Impacts and Business Opportunities | NREL
Economic Impacts and Business Opportunities Economic Impacts and Business Opportunities NREL corporations alike. Colorado flag Economic Impact The economic impact of NREL operations on the nation totaled Jefferson County where the economic benefit totaled $275 million in 2014. Growth chart Economic Benefit NREL
Naval Research Laboratory's programs in advanced indium phosphide solar cell development
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Summers, Geoffrey P.
1995-01-01
The Naval Research Laboratory has been involved in developing InP solar cell technology since 1988. The purpose of these programs was to produce advanced cells for use in very high radiation environments, either as a result of operating satellites in the Van Allen belts or for very long duration missions in other orbits. Richard Statler was technical representative on the first program, with Spire Corporation as the contractor, which eventually produced several hundred, high efficiency 2 x 2 sq cm single crystal InP cells. The shallow homojunction technology which was developed in this program enabled cells to be made with AMO, one sun efficiencies greater than 19%. Many of these cells have been flown on space experiments, including PASP Plus, which have confirmed the high radiation resistance of InP cells. NRL has also published widely on the radiation response of these cells and also on radiation-induced defect levels detected by DLTS, especially the work of Rob Walters and Scott Messenger. In 1990 NRL began another Navy-sponsored program with Tim Coutts and Mark Wanlass at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), to develop a one sun, two terminal space version of the InP-InGaAs tandem junction cell being investigated at NREL for terrestrial applications. These cells were grown on InP substrates. Several cells with AM0, one sun efficiencies greater than 22% were produced. Two 2 x 2 sq cm cells were incorporated on the STRV lA/B solar cell experiment. These were the only two junction, tandem cells on the STRV experiment. The high cost and relative brittleness of InP wafers meant that if InP cell technology were to become a viable space power source, the superior radiation resistance of InP would have to be combined with a cheaper and more robust substrate. The main technical challenge was to overcome the effect of the dislocations produced by the lattice mismatch at the interface of the two materials. Over the last few years, NRL and Steve Wojtczuk at
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2011-11-01
Massive first-principles simulation provides insight into flame anchoring in a hydrogen-rich jet in cross-flow. When gas turbine designers want to use gasified biomass for stationary power generation, they are faced with a challenge: bio-derived syngas typically contains significant amounts of hydrogen, which is far more reactive than the methane that is the traditional gas turbine fuel. This reactivity leads to a safety design issue, because with hydrogen-rich fuels a flame may anchor in the fuel injection section of the combustor instead of the downstream design point. In collaboration with Jacqueline Chen of Sandia National Laboratories and Andrea Gruber of SINTEF,more » a Norwegian energy think tank, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is carrying out fundamental simulations to provide new insight into the physics of flame anchoring in canonical 'jet in cross-flow' configurations using hydrogen-rich fuels. To deal with the large amount and complexity of the data, the combustion scientists also teamed up with computer scientists from across the U.S. Department of Energy's laboratories to develop novel ways to analyze the data. These simulations have shown that fine-scale turbulence structures formed at the jet boundary provide particularly intense mixing between the fuel and air, which then enters a quiescent region formed downstream of the jet in a separate, larger turbulent structure. This insight explains the effect that reducing the wall-normal velocity of the fuel jet causes the flame to blow off; with the aid of the simulation, we now understand this counterintuitive result because reducing the wall-normal velocity would reduce the intensity of the mixing as well as move the quiescent region farther downstream. NREL and its research partners are conducting simulations that provide new insight into the physics of flame anchoring in canonical 'jet in cross-flow' configurations using hydrogen-rich fuels. Simulation results explain the mechanism
Energy Systems Integration Partnerships: NREL + Panasonic
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Berdahl, Sonja E
In collaboration with Panasonic Enterprise Solutions Company, Xcel Energy, land developer L.C. Fulenwider, and the City and County of Denver, NREL is developing a zero-energy transit-oriented campus at the Denver International Airport's Pena Station.
Solar 101 STAT Webinars | State, Local, and Tribal Governments | NREL
101 STAT Webinars Solar 101 STAT Webinars The Solar 101 series represents the foundation of the Solar Technical Assistance Team (STAT) webinars, which are organized by the DOE Solar Office in coordination with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The following sessions are available: Solar
Valorization: Development of a Methane-to-Adipic Acid Bioprocess (consultant) Areas of Expertise Molecular engineering Enzyme and protein engineering Techno-economic analysis Education Ph.D., Molecular Biology Principal Research Supervisor, NREL, Aug. 2007-May 2011 Research Director, Molecular Logix, Inc., The
Denver Post Names NREL as a Top Work Place | News | NREL
interns. A recent study by the University of Colorado's Leeds School of Business noted that NREL is one of been recognized by the Denver Post as a "2013 Top Work Place." NREL is one of only 15 large Denver-area employers selected this year. "I am very gratified that we were nominated by one of our
@NWTC Newsletter: Spring 2015 | Wind | NREL
). 8 pp.; NREL Report No. BR-5000-63254. Jimenez, T.; Tegen, S. (2015). Economic Impact from Large -Scale Deployment of Offshore Marine and Hydrokinetic Technology in Oregon. 42 pp.; NREL Report No. TP Validation Code. 31 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-5000-62595. Bulaevskaya, V.; Wharton, S.; Clifton, A.; Qualley, G
"Drop-In" Biofuels Solve Integration Issues? - Continuum Magazine | NREL
NREL's ReFUEL Lab. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL "Drop-In" Biofuels Solve Integration Issues by Dennis Schroeder, NREL The National Advanced Biofuels Consortium (NABC), which NREL and Pacific . Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL The second process the NABC is investigating is the catalytic conversion
Sustainable NREL, Biennial Report, FY 2010-2011
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Slovensky, M.; Daw, J.
2012-09-01
This document reports on NREL's 'Campus of the Future,' which leverages partnerships and showcases sustainable energy on and near the NREL site. It is unique in that the report is based on GRI key performance indicators, that support NREL's sustainability goals.
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)Se2 (CIGS) thin films for photovoltaic applications. In particular, she is developing rapid two-step content, and band gap grading. While at NREL, she has also deposited CIGS on novel substrates using low
Energy Saving Homes and Buildings - Continuum Magazine | NREL
Spring 2014 / Issue 6 Continuum. Clean Energy Innovation at NREL Energy Saving Homes and Buildings Continuum showcases NREL's unique research capabilities and most impactful clean energy innovations. Dan Says From our director Dan says NREL Provides a Foundation for Home Energy Performance 01 NREL Provides
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LiVecchi, Al
2015-05-07
This document summarizes the tasks identified for National Laboratory technical support of Ocean Renewable Power Corporation (ORPC) DOE grant awarded under the FY10 Industry Solicitation DE-FOA-0000293: Technology Readiness Advancement Initiative. The system ORPC will deploy in Cobscook Bay, ME is known as the TidGen™ Power System. The Turbine Generator Unit (TGU) each have a rated capacity of 150 to 175 kW, and they are mounted on bottom support frames and connected to an onshore substation using an underwater power and control cable. This system is designed for tidal energy applications in water depths from 60 to 150 feet. In fundingmore » provided separately by DOE, National Laboratory partners NREL and SNL will provide in-kind resources and technical expertise to help ensure that industry projects meet DOE WWPP (Wind and Water Power Program) objectives by reducing risk to these high value projects.« less
Slideshow: Sustainable Transportation - Continuum Magazine | NREL
Dennis Schroeder, NREL A photo of a small, white Mitsubishi i-MiEV plugged into an electric charging . Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL A photo of a grey Toyota Highlander SUV parked in front of a single components to test possible configurations. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL A close-up photo of a black and
Undersea Microbes Provide Path to Energy Storage | News | NREL
microorganisms that will convert hydrogen and carbon dioxide into methane. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL 47786 initially grew a small batch of the microorganisms. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL 47789 A murky mixture of microorganisms. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL 47789 California Utility Relying on NREL R&D NREL's pilot
Publications | Geothermal Technologies | NREL
Publications Publications NREL publishes a variety of publications related to geothermal energy geothermal energy research. Featured Publications Mexico's Geothermal Market Assessment Report NREL Technical investment in the country's geothermal energy sector. Since 2013, Mexico has enacted comprehensive reforms to
L. Young James Young Postdoctoral Researcher-Chemistry James.Young@nrel.gov | 303-275-4456 Orcid ID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7291-0079 Dr. James L. Young is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the National -splitting photocathode," Nature Energy (2017). View all NREL publications for James L. Young.
Ann Franden Photo of Mary Ann Franden Mary Franden Researcher IV-Molecular Biology Mary.Ann.Franden @nrel.gov | 303-384-7767 Research Interests Mary Ann Franden is a senior scientist in the Applied Biology University Professional Experience Senior Scientist, NREL, NBC, Applied Biology Group Professional Research
New NREL Research Facility Slashes Energy Use by 66 Percent
Thermal Test Facility, which serves as a showcase of energy-saving features and the home of NREL's cutting technologies now being developed at the Thermal Test Facility will help us reach this goal." The facility energy-efficient building design, NREL's Thermal Test Facility houses sophisticated equipment for
our cutting-edge research facilities to develop, test, and evaluate wind technologies. License Our advantage of the center's facilities and research and development capabilities. An aerial photo of buildings wind-generated electricity. Companies partner with NREL when they have particular design challenges
Director's Discretionary Research and Development Program: Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2005
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The Director's Discretionary Research and Development (DDRD) program is designed to encourage technical innovation and build new research and development capabilities at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Technical innovation is critical to the long-term viability of NREL (also referred to as the Laboratory) and to the success of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The strategic value of DDRD is being continuously enhanced by expanding the opportunities to propose and pursue innovative ideas for building new and enhanced capabilities.
Vehicle Thermal Management Publications | Transportation Research | NREL
Publications Vehicle Thermal Management Publications Explore NREL's recent publications about light - and heavy-duty vehicle thermal management. For the complete collection of NREL's vehicle thermal management publications, search the NREL Publications Database. All Light-Duty Electric-Drive Light-Duty
Research Staff Research Staff Learn more about the expertise and technical skills of the wind power research team and staff at NREL. Name Position Email Phone Anstedt, Sheri Professional III-Writer/Editor /Web Content Sheri.Anstedt@nrel.gov 303-275-3255 Baker, Donald Research Technician V-Electrical
Cells Team Lead Joe.Berry@nrel.gov | 303-384-7611 Joseph Berry is a senior research scientist at NREL Department of Physics at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Research Interests His interest in transport theme of his work throughout his scientific carrier. These interests in fundamental aspects of
Engineering JoshuaDominic.McTigue@nrel.gov | 303-275-4682 Josh joined the Thermal Systems Group at NREL in integrate geothermal power, concentrating solar power and thermal energy storage. For his graduate work , Josh researched packed-bed thermal storage with an emphasis on exergy analysis and system design and
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Schell, Daniel J
The goal of this work is to use the large fermentation vessels in the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) Integrated Biorefinery Research Facility (IBRF) to scale-up Lygos' biological-based process for producing malonic acid and to generate performance data. Initially, work at the 1 L scale validated successful transfer of Lygos' fermentation protocols to NREL using a glucose substrate. Outside of the scope of the CRADA with NREL, Lygos tested their process on lignocellulosic sugars produced by NREL at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's (LBNL) Advanced Biofuels Process Development Unit (ABPDU). NREL produced these cellulosic sugar solutions from corn stover using amore » separate cellulose/hemicellulose process configuration. Finally, NREL performed fermentations using glucose in large fermentors (1,500- and 9,000-L vessels) to intermediate product and to demonstrate successful performance of Lygos' technology at larger scales.« less
Maps | Geospatial Data Science | NREL
Maps Maps NREL develops an array of maps to support renewable energy development and generation resource in the United States by county Geothermal Maps of geothermal power plants, resources for enhanced geothermal systems, and hydrothermal sites in the United States Hydrogen Maps of hydrogen production
Grid Research | Grid Modernization | NREL
Grid Research Grid Research NREL addresses the challenges of today's electric grid through high researcher in a lab Integrated Devices and Systems Developing and evaluating grid technologies and integrated Controls Developing methods for real-time operations and controls of power systems at any scale Photo of
Facilities | Integrated Energy Solutions | NREL
strategies needed to optimize our entire energy system. A photo of the high-performance computer at NREL . High-Performance Computing Data Center High-performance computing facilities at NREL provide high-speed
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Solar cells, also called photovoltaics (PV) by solar cell scientists, convert sunlight directly into electricity. Solar cells are often used to power calculators and watches. The performance of a solar cell is measured in terms of its efficiency at turning sunlight into electricity. Only sunlight of certain energies will work efficiently to create electricity, and much of it is reflected or absorbed by the material that make up the cell. Because of this, a typical commercial solar cell has an efficiency of 15%âabout one-sixth of the sunlight striking the cell generates electricity. Low efficiencies mean that larger arrays are needed, and that means higher cost. Improving solar cell efficiencies while holding down the cost per cell is an important goal of the PV industry, researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and other U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories, and they have made significant progress. The first solar cells, built in the 1950s, had efficiencies of less than 4%.
PV Calibration Insights | NREL
PV Calibration Insights PV Calibration Insights The Photovoltaic (PV) Calibration Insights blog will provide updates on the testing done by the NREL PV Device Performance group. This NREL research group measures the performance of any and all technologies and sizes of PV devices from around the world
Lee.Fingersh@nrel.gov | 303-384-6929 Lee Jay joined NREL in 1993. For seven years, he was the test engineer on the Unsteady Aerodynamics Experiment turbine, which culminated in the NASA Ames wind tunnel test. Lee has worked on the design and controls for the variable-speed test bed and administered many
. Education M.S. Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Building Systems Program, University of Colorado at Boulder B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin B.A. Sociology/Spanish, Rice Engineering Kristin.Field-Macumber@nrel.gov | 303-384-7376 Kristin joined NREL in January 2009. Her expertise
SUNREL Applications | Buildings | NREL
used by the building design team for energy analysis. Zion National Park Visitor's Center Grand Canyon National Park Bookstore NREL Thermal Test Facility NREL Wind Site Entrance Building DPD Office Building Performance Analysis of a High-Mass Residential Building Van Geet residence The Van Geet Off-Grid Home: An
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Baggu, Murali
2017-01-01
This project will enable effective utilization of high penetration of photovoltaics (PV) in islanded microgrids, increasing overall system efficiency, decreased fuel costs and resiliency of the overall system to help meet the SunShot goals of enhancing system integration methods to increase penetration of PV. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will collaborate with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) to provide research and testing support to address their needs in energy storage sizing and placement, Integrated Test Facility (ITF) development, Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) Modeling and simulation support at ITF, Visualization and Virtual connection to Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF),more » and microgrid simulation and testing areas. Specifically in this project a real microgrid scenario with high penetration of PV (existing in SDG&E territory) is tested in the ESIF laboratory. Multiple control cases for firming PV using storage in a microgrid scenario will be investigated and tested in the laboratory setup.« less
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Basics | Hydrogen and Fuel Cells | NREL
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Basics Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Basics NREL researchers are working to unlock the potential of hydrogen as a fuel and to advance fuel cell technologies for automobiles, equipment basics of NREL's hydrogen and fuel cell research and development. Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs
Materials Science News | Materials Science | NREL
News Release: NREL Opens Large Database of Inorganic Thin-Film Materials An extensive experimental developing a rechargeable non-aqueous magnesium-metal battery. January 30, 2018 Dave Moore: Taking Roundabout
NREL'S Carlisle Earns Solar Service Award
professional life to promoting solar energy applications. The award recognizes those who have helped the and personal life. At NREL, she has demonstrated determination in developing projects and promoting
NREL Analysis Identifies Where Commercial Customers Might Benefit from
Battery Energy Storage | NREL | News | NREL NREL Analysis Identifies Where Commercial Customers Might Benefit from Battery Energy Storage News Release: NREL Analysis Identifies Where Commercial reduce operating costs for customers paying demand charges Commercial electricity customers who are
Dr. William Tumas - Associate Laboratory Director, Materials and Chemical
Chemical Science and Technology Dr. William Tumas - Associate Laboratory Director, Materials and Chemical , technical direction, and workforce development of the materials and chemical science and technology , program management, and program execution. He joined NREL in December 2009 as Director of the Chemical and
NREL: Renewable Resource Data Center - Biomass Resource Publications
Marginal Lands in APEC Economies NREL Publications Database For a comprehensive list of other NREL biomass resource publications, explore NREL's Publications Database. When searching the database, search on "
Buildings News | Buildings | NREL
contributions to NREL and the larger scientific community. March 30, 2018 Q&A with Sheila Hayter: Laying the Applications Center (IAC), leading a team of experts who support international, federal, state, and local Release: NREL Research Determines Integration of Plug-in Electric Vehicles Should Play a Big Role in
of Michigan (Ann Arbor). Geisz joined NREL in 1995 where he has been studying the OMVPE growth and , including dilute nitrogen and boron containing III-V alloys, III-V growth on silicon, and lattice-mismatched growth. He has developed three- and four-junction inverted metamorphic concentrator solar cells and
Breakdown Breakthrough: NREL Finds Easier Ways to Deconstruct Biomass |
soften biomass. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL If there's an easier, more efficient method, science will Dennis Schroeder, NREL The process normally used to deconstruct biomass, called simultaneous in NREL's Biosciences Center. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL New Technology Could Provide Boost to
Design Review and Analysis | Water Power | NREL
Design Review and Analysis Design Review and Analysis NREL is leveraging its 35 years of experience devices and components. As part of this effort, NREL researchers provide industry partners with design reviews and analyses. In addition to design reviews, NREL offers technical assistance to solve specific
Energy Analysis Research Staff | Energy Analysis | NREL
303-275-3725 Augustine, Chad Researcher V-Systems Engineering Chad.Augustine@nrel.gov 303-384-7382 Researcher IV-Model Engineering Clayton.Barrows@nrel.gov 303-275-3921 Beiter, Philipp Energy Markets and Engineering Gregory.Brinkman@nrel.gov 303-384-7390 Brodt-Giles, Deborah Group Manager III-Data Science
Resilient Energy Systems | Integrated Energy Solutions | NREL
of microgrids Business model and valuation analysis for resilience Photovoltaic plus storage analysis Framework for Mini-Grids NREL has teamed with the Global Lighting and Energy Access Partnership and the U.S mini-grids. NREL Enhances Energy Resiliency at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar NREL has partnered with
NREL Advances Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator Projects | Energy Systems
Integration Facility | NREL NREL Advances Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator Projects NREL Advances Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator Projects NREL has provided technical support and validation testing at the ESIF to help advance Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) projects. The IN2 program helps
NREL's III-V Team Demonstrates Record Efficiency Dual-Junction Solar Cell |
-junction solar cell, surpassing the previous mark by a full percentage. Under one sun of illumination, the . Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have set a record efficiency for a dual lattice-mismatched, 1.1-eV GaInAs bottom cell, grown monolithically by atmospheric pressure metal-organic
NREL: International Activities - Bhutan Resource Maps
modeling approach along with NREL's empirical validation methodology. The high-resolution (10-km) annual -time specific solar mapping approach developed at the U.S. State University of New York at Albany. Data
Science and Technology Highlights | NREL
Leads to Enhanced Upgrading Methods NREL's efforts to standardize techniques for bio-oil analysis inform enhanced modeling capability and affordable methods to increase energy efficiency. December 2012 NREL Meets Performance Demands of Advanced Lithium-ion Batteries Novel surface modification methods are
Community - (5/4/98) High School Students Compete in Solar-Powered Bike Race - (4/23/98) New Battery Testing Facility Could Boost Future of Electric Vehicles - (4/21/98) NREL Publications Win Awards - (4/17/98) Local Students Celebrate Earth Day at NREL - (4/17/98) One-Step Device Converts Water, Sunlight Into Fuel of the
Systems Engineering | Photovoltaic Research | NREL
Research Other Reliability & Engineering pages: Real-Time PV & Solar Resource Testing Accelerated community toward developing comprehensive PV standards. Each year, NREL researchers, along with solar Engineering Systems Engineering We provide engineering testing and evaluation of photovoltaic (PV
Environment, Health, and Safety | NREL
property, and the environment. View the Environmental Stewardship, Health, Safety, and Quality Management (OHSAS) 18001 certification demonstrates NREL's commitment to a health and safety management system that into all activities. NREL's staff and management are committed to managing health and safety risk
Energy Transitions | Integrated Energy Solutions | NREL
clean energy access to remote populations across West Africa. NREL Supports Effort to Take Distributed develops and implements pilot projects to accelerate the development of distributed photovoltaics Renewable Energy into India's Electric Grid Volume 1 Volume 2 Designing Distributed Generation in Mexico
Solar Research News | Solar Research | NREL
Transformation (Part 2) NREL and the Hawaiian Electric Companies are evaluating energy trends and simulating Energy Transformation (Part 1) NREL helped the Hawaiian Electric Companies respond to new stability
Golden Laboratories and Offices | NREL
most research laboratories are located at our campus in Golden, Colorado, north of highway I-70 and Renewable Energy Laboratory 15013 Denver West Parkway Golden, CO 80401 303-275-3000 GPS Coordinates 39 your trip. Security Procedures Visitors must check in at the Site Entrance Building. Please see
NREL Provides a Foundation for Home Energy Performance - Continuum
, Colorado home. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL NREL Provides a Foundation for Home Energy Performance NREL effectively and safely. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL DOE's weatherization program, 35 years old in 2014 checklists to his crews as they perform upgrades like drilling a hole to add insulation. Photo by Dennis
NREL Next Generation Drivetrain: Mechanical Design and Test Plan (Poster)
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The Department of Energy and industry partners are sponsoring a $3m project for design and testing of a 'Next Generation' wind turbine drivetrain at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). This poster focuses on innovative aspects of the gearbox design, completed as part of an end-to-end systems engineering approach incorporating innovations that increase drivetrain reliability, efficiency, torque density and minimize capital cost.
NREL and Partners Support Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative - Text Version |
NREL NREL and Partners Support Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative - Text Version NREL and Partners Support Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative - Text Version Below is the text version for the video NREL and
Research Staff | Photovoltaic Research | NREL
-7511 Name Position Email Phone Al-Jassim, Mowafak Group Research Manager III-Materials Science , Teresa Acting Group Manager Teresa.Barnes@nrel.gov 303-384-6682 Beard, Matt Researcher VI-Chemistry @nrel.gov 303-384-7611 Blackburn, Jeffrey Group Research Manager III-Materials Science Jeffrey.Blackburn
Thermal Storage Materials Laboratory | Energy Systems Integration Facility
| NREL Materials Laboratory Thermal Storage Materials Laboratory In the Energy Systems Integration Facility's Thermal Storage Materials Laboratory, researchers investigate materials that can be used as high-temperature heat transfer fluids or thermal energy storage media in concentrating solar
of NREL's Computational Science Center, where he uses electronic structure calculations and other introductory chemistry and physical chemistry. Research Interests Electronic structure and dynamics in the quantum/classical molecular dynamics simulation|Coupling of molecular electronic structure to
Jao Van De Lagemaat Photo of Jao Vandelagemaat. Jao Van De Lagemaat Center Director: Chemistry and Lagemaat is currently the Center Director of the Chemistry and Nanoscience Center at NREL. He received his university. Education Ph.D. Physical Chemistry, University of Utrecht Featured Publications View all NREL
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Article Title, Journal Name (Year) Conference Paper Title, Conference Name (Year) Report Title, NREL Technical Report (Year) Topic 2 Article Title, Journal Name (Year) Conference Paper Title, Conference Name (Year) Report Title, NREL Technical Report (Year) Topic 3 Article Title, Journal Name (Year) Conference
Multi-Scale Multi-Domain Model | Transportation Research | NREL
framework for NREL's MSMD model. NREL's MSMD model quantifies the impacts of electrical/thermal pathway : NREL Macroscopic design factors and highly dynamic environmental conditions significantly influence the design of affordable, long-lasting, high-performing, and safe large battery systems. The MSMD framework
Development of new EVA formulations for improved performance at NREL
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Pern, F.J.
1997-02-01
We review in chronological order the research stages and fundamental concepts involved in developing modified and new EVA formulations for improved performance against photo-induced degradation and discoloration. The new NREL EVA formulations use additives totally different from the present commercial formulations (EVA A9918 and EVA 15295). Validation of their long-term photostability and thermostability is presently under way. Together with UV-absorbing glass superstrates, they may offer better success in achieving a more reliable module performance and longer service life without significant EVA discoloration problems, which are commonly experienced with EVA A9918 and, at a lesser rate, EVA 15295. {copyright} {ital 1997more » American Institute of Physics.}« less
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2014-10-01
This issue of Continuum highlights the many ways NREL partners with private industry and other research institutions. You will find references to many of the partnerships and examples of the scope of our engagement with industry leaders, government organizations, and startups.
Research Staff | Geothermal Technologies | NREL
Position Email Phone Akar, Sertac Energy Analyst - Geothermal Sertac.Akar@nrel.gov 303-275-3725 Augustine -Geoscience Kate Young joined NREL in 2008. She has worked on analysis of geothermal exploration, drilling ) Toolkit, the Geothermal Resource Portfolio Optimization and Reporting Technique (GeoRePORT), and the
Research Staff | Water Power | NREL
Research Staff Research Staff Learn more about the expertise and technical skills of the water power research team and staff at NREL. Name Position Email Phone Anstedt, Sheri Professional III-Writer /Editor/Web Content Sheri.Anstedt@nrel.gov 303-275-3255 Baker, Donald Research Technician V-Electrical
Sciences & Technology Adam.Bratis@nrel.gov | 303-384-7852 Areas of Expertise Adam Bratis joined the managerial oversight in the areas of biochemical conversion, thermochemical conversion, algal biofuels with 11 years of experience with ExxonMobil in the areas of research and development, corporate
Renewable Electrolysis | Hydrogen and Fuel Cells | NREL
variable-input power conditions Designing and developing shared power-electronics packages and controllers Development NREL develops power electronics interfaces for renewable electrolysis systems to characterize and constant voltage DC bus and power electronics to regulate power output and to convert wild alternating
NREL Helps Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver Build Earth-Smart House
Laboratory's (NREL) Exemplary Buildings team helped Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver design a low energy April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Individuals interested in energy smart home design are encouraged to -tempered design, low-emissivity windows, engineered overhangs which shade the house during the summer but
NREL-Led Effort Results in Groundbreaking New ASTM High-Octane Fuel
Standard | News | NREL NREL-Led Effort Results in Groundbreaking New ASTM High-Octane Fuel Standard NREL-Led Effort Results in Groundbreaking New ASTM High-Octane Fuel Standard April 7, 2017 NREL . Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL 20114. ASTM International recently announced the release of a new high
Industry Day Workshops | Energy Systems Integration Facility | NREL
, 2017: Siemens-OMNETRIC Industry Day OMNETRIC Group demonstrated a distributed control hierarchy, based Systems Integration, NREL OMNETRIC Group: Grid Edge Communications and Control Utilizing an OpenFMB NREL Murali Baggu, Manager, Power Systems Operations and Control Group, NREL Santosh Veda, Research
Wind Power Siting: Public Acceptance and Land Use; NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
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Tegen, Suzanne
2015-06-17
Suzanne Tegen presented this information as part of the June 17, 2015 WINDExchange webinar: Overcoming Wind Siting Challenges III: Public Acceptance and Land Use. This presentation provides an overview of current NREL research related to wind energy deployment considerations, the DOE Wind Vision as it relates to public acceptance and land use, why public acceptance of wind power matters, where the U.S. wind resource is best, and how those rich resource areas overlay with population centers.
NREL: International Activities - Bilateral Partnerships
development and use of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies: Algeria Angola Argentina Australia sufficiently accurate information for national-level strategic energy planning. China NREL manages renewable energy cooperation with China under the U.S.-China Renewable Energy Partnership program. This program was
NREL and Panasonic | Energy Systems Integration Facility | NREL
with distribution system modeling for the first time. The tool combines NREL's building energy system distribution system models, and Panasonic will perform cost-benefit analyses. Along with the creation of the
NREL: News - Scientific American' Recognizes Solar Cell Research
Scientific American' Recognizes Solar Cell Research Monday November 11, 2002 Magazine Names NREL to . NREL's research into multi-junction solar cells for more than a decade has led the way to ever more photovoltaic research can be found at www.nrel.gov/ncpv/. Selected by the magazine's Board of Editors, the
Energy Storage Publications | Transportation Research | NREL
. 367, 1 November 2017 pp. 214-215. Quantitative Microstructure Characterization of a NMC Electrode . NREL/PR-5400-68759. Quantitative Microstructure Characterization of a NMC Electrode Presentation Source . NREL/PR-5400-68339. Microstructure Characterization and Modeling for Improved Electrode Design
Data and Tools | Energy Analysis | NREL
and Tools Energy Analysis Data and Tools NREL develops energy analysis data and tools to assess collections. Data Products Technology and Performance Analysis Tools Energy Systems Analysis Tools Economic and Financial Analysis Tools
NREL Helps Universities Go Solar Video - Text Version | State, Local, and
Tribal Governments | NREL NREL Helps Universities Go Solar Video - Text Version NREL Helps Universities Go Solar Video - Text Version Below is the text version for the NREL Helps Universities Go Solar
Jack R. Ferrell III Photo of Jack R. Ferrell III Jack Ferrell Research Engineer Jack.Ferrell @nrel.gov | 303-384-7777 Orcid ID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3041-8742 Research Interests Jack Ferrell works in the Thermochemical Catalysis Research and Development (R&D) group and manages tasks on
Energy Storage | Transportation Research | NREL
, and safe energy storage systems to power the next generation of electric-drive vehicles (EDVs). While lasting, safe, and operate at maximum efficiency in a wide range of driving conditions and climates. The Consumers, Industry, and the Environment As manufacturers develop new electric-drive vehicles, NREL acts as
NREL: International Activities - Country Programs
for use of mini-grid quality assurance and design standards and advising on mini-grid business models communities of practice and technical collaboration across countries on mini-grid development, modeling and interconnection standards and procedures, and with strengthening mini-grids and energy access programs. NREL is
NREL's Battery Life Predictive Model Helps Companies Take Charge | News |
lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, are complex electrochemical systems. There are typically several different NREL NREL's Battery Life Predictive Model Helps Companies Take Charge NREL's Battery Life monitor. An example of a stationary, grid-connected battery is the NREL project from Erigo/EaglePicher
NREL, University of Washington Scientists Elevate Quantum Dot Solar Cell
World Record to 13.4 Percent | NREL | News | NREL NREL, University of Washington Scientists Elevate Quantum Dot Solar Cell World Record to 13.4 Percent News Release: NREL, University of Washington Scientists Elevate Quantum Dot Solar Cell World Record to 13.4 Percent October 27, 2017 Researchers at the
NREL Transportation Project to Reduce Fuel Usage
and communication software was developed by NREL researchers to display a vehicle's location automatically and transmit a map of the its location over the Internet. After developing the communication vehicle location and communication technology to track and direct vehicle fleet movements," said the
Opportunities for renewable energy technologies in water supply in developing country villages
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Niewoehner, J.; Larson, R.; Azrag, E.
1997-03-01
This report provides the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) with information on village water supply programs in developing countries. The information is intended to help NREL develop renewable energy technologies for water supply and treatment that can be implemented, operated, and maintained by villagers. The report is also useful to manufacturers and suppliers in the renewable energy community in that it describes a methodology for introducing technologies to rural villages in developing countries.
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None
2015-08-01
Since 1990, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL's) National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) has tested more than 150 wind turbine blades. NWTC researchers can test full-scale and subcomponent articles, conduct data analyses, and provide engineering expertise on best design practices. Structural testing of wind turbine blades enables designers, manufacturers, and owners to validate designs and assess structural performance to specific load conditions. Rigorous structural testing can reveal design and manufacturing problems at an early stage of development that can lead to overall improvements in design and increase system reliability.
Energy Systems Integration Partnerships: NREL + Giner
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
2017-03-22
This fact sheet highlights work done at the ESIF in partnership with Giner. Giner, a developer of proton-exchange membrane (PEM) technologies, has contracted with NREL to validate the performance of its large-scale PEM electrolyzer stacks. PEM electrolyzers work much like fuel cells run in reverse.
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Blodgett, Douglas; Behnke, Michael; Erdman, William
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and NREL Next-Generation Drivetrain Partners are developing a next-generation drivetrain (NGD) design as part of a Funding Opportunity Announcement award from the U.S. Department of Energy. The proposed NGD includes comprehensive innovations to the gearbox, generator, and power converter that increase the gearbox reliability and drivetrain capacity, while lowering deployment and operation and maintenance costs. A key task within this development effort is the power converter fault control algorithm design and associated computer simulations using an integrated electromechanical model of the drivetrain. The results of this task will be used in generating the embeddedmore » control software to be utilized in the power converter during testing of the NGD in the National Wind Technology Center 2.5-MW dynamometer. A list of issues to be addressed with these algorithms was developed by review of the grid interconnection requirements of various North American transmission system operators, and those requirements that presented the greatest impact to the wind turbine drivetrain design were then selected for mitigation via power converter control algorithms.« less
Offshore Wind Research | Wind | NREL
validation and certification. A photo of an offshore wind turbine with a yellow foundation floating in the wind turbine with three turbines and blue ocean in the background. Design Methods, Tools, and Standards Applying 35 years of wind turbine validation expertise, NREL has developed instrumentation for high
Training | High-Performance Computing | NREL
Training Training Find training resources for using NREL's high-performance computing (HPC) systems as well as related online tutorials. Upcoming Training HPC User Workshop - June 12th We will be Conference, a group meets to discuss Best Practices in HPC Training. This group developed a list of resources
NREL Patents Method for Continuous Monitoring of Materials During
Manufacturing | News | NREL NREL Patents Method for Continuous Monitoring of Materials During Manufacturing News Release: NREL Patents Method for Continuous Monitoring of Materials During Manufacturing patent for a novel method that rapidly characterizes specialized materials during the manufacturing
NREL Evaluates Advanced Solar Inverter Performance for Hawaiian Electric
Companies | Energy Systems Integration Facility | NREL NREL Evaluates Advanced Solar Inverter Performance for Hawaiian Electric Companies NREL Evaluates Advanced Solar Inverter Performance for Hawaiian performance and impacts of today's advanced solar inverters, as well as proprietary feedback to the inverter
Energy Systems Analysis Tools | Energy Analysis | NREL
energy resources. REFlex NREL uses this dispatch model to evaluate renewable generation as a function of information. Regional Energy Deployment System (ReEDS) NREL uses this multi-regional, multi-time period, GIS
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NREL and iUnit Open the Door to Grid-Integrated, Multifamily Construction |
Open the Door to Grid-Integrated, Multifamily Construction May 11, 2017 A photo of a group of people News | NREL and iUnit Open the Door to Grid-Integrated, Multifamily Construction NREL and iUnit apartment created by Denver developer, iUnit. Open house participants were able to tour the unit in person
Yannick J. Bomble, Ph.D. | NREL
Yannick.Bomble@nrel.gov | 303-384-7729 Research Interests Development of thermophilic bacteria for improved Quantum chemical calculations for the study of thermochemical properties and processes Affiliated Research ©matiques Superieures, Lycée Faidherbe, Lille, France, 1998 Professional Experience Senior Research
Virtual Oscillator Controls | Grid Modernization | NREL
Virtual Oscillator Controls Virtual Oscillator Controls NREL is developing virtual oscillator Santa-Barbara, and SunPower. Publications Synthesizing Virtual Oscillators To Control Islanded Inverters Synchronization of Parallel Single-Phase Inverters Using Virtual Oscillator Control, IEEE Transactions on Power
NREL Helps Greensburg Set the Model for Green Communities (Fact Sheet)
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Not Available
2010-10-01
After a massive tornado destroyed or severely damaged 95% of Greensburg, Kansas on May 4, 2007, key leaders in Greensburg and Kansas made a crucial decision not just to rebuild, but to remake the town as a model sustainable rural community. To help achieve that goal, experts from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) arrived in Greensburg in June 2007.
NREL Wind Leaders Participate in Wind Industry Partnership Summit | News |
NREL NREL Wind Leaders Participate in Wind Industry Partnership Summit NREL Wind Leaders enable innovations needed to advance U.S. wind systems. "The summit brought together leaders from
NREL, EPRI Validate Advanced Microgrid Controller with ESIF's Virtual
Microgrid Controller with ESIF's Virtual Microgrid Model NREL, EPRI Validate Advanced Microgrid Controller with ESIF's Virtual Microgrid Model NREL is working with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI Energy Systems Integration Facility, by connecting it to a virtual model of a microgrid. NREL researchers
Research Staff | Concentrating Solar Power | NREL
Research Staff Research Staff Photo of Mark Mehos Mark Mehos Group Manager, Thermal Systems R&D Mark joined NREL in 1986 and manages the Thermal Systems R&D group at NREL, which includes the for the International Energy Agency's SolarPACES "Solar Thermal Electric Power Systems" task
Impacts | Hydrogen and Fuel Cells | NREL
Impacts Impacts Read about NREL's impacts on innovations in hydrogen and fuel cell research and -Splitting Electrodes NREL Shows How Cyanobacteria Build Hydrogen-Producing Enzyme Fuel Cell Systems R&D -Speed Scanner to Monitor Fuel Cell Material Defects Making Fuel Cells Cleaner, Better, and Cheaper GM
Energy Innovations: Science & Technology at NREL, Fall 2009
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Not Available
2009-09-01
The Energy Innovations newsletter serves as a key outreach tool for NREL to tout the lab's accomplishments, progress, and activities to key stakeholders who can impact the lab's level of funding and potential resources. Audiences include VIP visitors to NREL, current and potential partners in our work, and key decision makers who want to know about NREL's R&D directions and the quality and significance of our results.
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Walker, A.
2013-06-01
Frito Lay North America (FLNA) requires technical assistance for the evaluation and implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in production facilities and distribution centers across North America. Services provided by NREL do not compete with those available in the private sector, but rather provide FLNA with expertise to create opportunities for the private sector renewable/efficiency industries and to inform FLNA decision making regarding cost-effective projects. Services include: identifying the most cost-effective project locations based on renewable energy resource data, utility data, incentives and other parameters affecting projects; assistance with feasibility studies; procurement specifications; design reviews; and other servicesmore » to support FNLA in improving resource efficiency at facilities. This Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) establishes the terms and conditions under which FLNA may access capabilities unique to the laboratory and required by FLNA. Each subsequent task issued under this umbrella agreement would include a scope-of-work, budget, schedule, and provisions for intellectual property specific to that task.« less
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McDade, Mark
2016-12-01
The Department of Energy/National Renewable Energy Laboratory (DOE/NREL) owns and operates a megawatt-scale dynamometer used for testing wind turbine drive trains up to 1.5 megawatt (MW) in rated capacity. At this time, this unit is the only unit of its type in the United States, available for use by the American Wind Industry. Currently this dynamometer is heavily backlogged and unavailable to provide testing needed by various wind industry members. DOE/NREL is in possession of two critical pieces of equipment that may be used to develop an alternative Dynamometer facility, but does not have the funds or other resources necessarymore » to develop such a facility. The Participant possesses complimentary facilities and infrastructure that when combined with the NREL equipment can create such a test facility. The Participant is also committed to expending funds to develop and operate such a facility to the subsequent benefit of the Wind Industry and DOE Wind Energy program. In exchange for DOE/NREL providing the critical equipment, the Participant will grant DOE/NREL a minimum of 90 days of testing time per year in the new facility while incurring no facilities fees.« less
Energy Systems High-Pressure Test Laboratory | Energy Systems Integration
Facility | NREL Energy Systems High-Pressure Test Laboratory Energy Systems High-Pressure Test Laboratory In the Energy Systems Integration Facility's High-Pressure Test Laboratory, researchers can safely test high-pressure hydrogen components. Photo of researchers running an experiment with a hydrogen fuel
Research Staff | Advanced Manufacturing Research | NREL
SYSTEMS CENTER Kevin Bennion leads NREL's Thermal Sciences and Systems research task focused on thermal vehicle thermal management and vehicle systems analysis. He came to NREL from Ford Motor Company, where he focused on thermal management and reliability for power electronics and electric machines for several
SolTrace | Concentrating Solar Power | NREL
NREL packaged distribution or from source code at the SolTrace open source project website. NREL Publications Support FAQs SolTrace open source project The code uses Monte-Carlo ray-tracing methodology. The -tracing capabilities. With the release of the SolTrace open source project, the software has adopted
From the Director - Continuum Magazine | NREL
-changing innovations respond to the marketplace. NREL's depth of foundational science, guided by our world breakthroughs. Q. Why is it important to demonstrate clean energy technologies in a real-world deployment informed decisions while working side-by-side with world-renowned scientists and analysts. Q. How does NREL
Distributed Wind Research | Wind | NREL
evaluation, and improve wind turbine and wind power plant performance. A photo of a snowy road leading to a single wind turbine surrounded by snow-covered pine trees against blue sky. Capabilities NREL's power plant and small wind turbine development. Algorithms and programs exist for simulating, designing
about NREL's outstanding researchers and scientists, high-performance buildings, and R&D 100 Award -winning technologies. photo of R&D 100 awards R&D 100 Awards R&D 100 Awards are presented to
NREL Research Fellow Howard Branz Named Fellow of American Physical Society
| News | NREL 3 » NREL Research Fellow Howard Branz Named Fellow of American Physical Society News Release: NREL Research Fellow Howard Branz Named Fellow of American Physical Society January 14 fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). NREL Research Fellow Howard Branz was elected an APS
Video: NREL and Buildings Research - Continuum Magazine | NREL
solutions to improve the energy efficiency of both residential and commercial buildings, and to accelerate the integration of clean energy technologies with buildings. NREL's commercial buildings research focuses on providing large institutional and private sector commercial building owners with tools
Work with Us | Transportation Research | NREL
Work with Us Work with Us NREL offers industry, academia, and government agencies opportunities to work with us and leverage our transportation research and capabilities. Photo of two men standing in more Contact Us To learn more about partnering with NREL on research projects, contact us. Partner with
NREL module energy rating methodology
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Whitaker, C.; Newmiller, J.; Kroposki, B.
1995-11-01
The goals of this project were to develop a tool for: evaluating one module in different climates; comparing different modules; provide a Q&D method for estimating periodic energy production; provide an achievable module rating; provide an incentive for manufacturers to optimize modules to non-STC conditions; and to have a consensus-based, NREL-sponsored activity. The approach taken was to simulate module energy for five reference days of various weather conditions. A performance model was developed.
NREL Scientists Model Methane-Eating Bacteria | News | NREL
Scientists Model Methane-Eating Bacteria News Release: NREL Scientists Model Methane-Eating Bacteria February 13, 2018 Nature is full of surprises - not to mention solutions. A research team ) recently explored the possibilities provided by the natural world by researching how the bacteria
NREL Software Aids Offshore Wind Turbine Designs (Fact Sheet)
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Not Available
2013-10-01
NREL researchers are supporting offshore wind power development with computer models that allow detailed analyses of both fixed and floating offshore wind turbines. While existing computer-aided engineering (CAE) models can simulate the conditions and stresses that a land-based wind turbine experiences over its lifetime, offshore turbines require the additional considerations of variations in water depth, soil type, and wind and wave severity, which also necessitate the use of a variety of support-structure types. NREL's core wind CAE tool, FAST, models the additional effects of incident waves, sea currents, and the foundation dynamics of the support structures.
Robot-Powered Reliability Testing at NREL's ESIF
Harrison, Kevin
2018-02-14
With auto manufacturers expected to roll out fuel cell electric vehicles in the 2015 to 2017 timeframe, the need for a reliable hydrogen fueling infrastructure is greater than ever. That's why the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is using a robot in its Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF) to assess the durability of hydrogen fueling hoses, a largely untested-and currently costly-component of hydrogen fueling stations. The automated machine mimics the repetitive stress of a human bending and twisting the hose to refuel a vehicle-all under the high pressure and low temperature required to deliver hydrogen to a fuel cell vehicle's onboard storage tank.
Safety Sensor Testing Laboratory | Hydrogen and Fuel Cells | NREL
collaborations, trainings and workshops, and academic research and development support. Work in the laboratory (temperature, pressure, and relative humidity) and gas parameters (flow and composition) Quantitative sensor services to assist end-users on sensor selection and use Assist developers in quantitative assessment of
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Goldberg, Louise F.; Harmon, Anna C.
2015-04-09
This project was funded jointly by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). ORNL focused on developing a full basement wall system experimental database to enable others to validate hygrothermal simulation codes. NREL focused on testing the moisture durability of practical basement wall interior insulation retrofit solutions for cold climates. The project has produced a physically credible and reliable long-term hygrothermal performance database for retrofit foundation wall insulation systems in zone 6 and 7 climates that are fully compliant with the performance criteria in the 2009 Minnesota Energy Code. These data currently span the periodmore » from November 10, 2012 through May 31, 2014 and are anticipated to be extended through November 2014. The experimental data were configured into a standard format that can be published online and that is compatible with standard commercially available spreadsheet and database software.« less
Southerland Jennifer Southerland Professional II-Project Assistant Jennifer.Southerland@nrel.gov | 303-275-4065 Jennifer Southerland is a project assistant with the Computational Science Center where
NREL, San Diego Gas & Electric Are Advancing Utility Microgrid Performance
in Borrego Springs, California | Energy Systems Integration Facility | NREL NREL, San Diego Gas & Electric Models Utility Microgrid in Borrego Springs NREL, San Diego Gas & Electric Are Advancing Utility Microgrid Performance in Borrego Springs, California San Diego Gas & Electric Company
Community Meeting to Focus on NREL Construction Plans
Community Meeting to Focus on NREL Construction Plans For more information contact: Kerry Masson issues including planned construction projects on NREL's 300-acre campus. Construction plans include
Photovoltaics | Chemistry and Nanoscience Research | NREL
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Specific areas of active research include: Organic performance and lifetime of organic solar cells. We have had an ongoing focus on developing new contact different duty cycles. Learn more about NREL's research on organic PV. Perovskites We are seeking to make
Strategic and Market Analysis | Bioenergy | NREL
recent efforts in comparative techno-economic analysis. Our analysis considers a wide range of conversion Intermediates NREL has developed first-of-its-kind process models and economic assessments of the co-processing work strives to understand the economic incentives, technical risks, and key data gaps that need to be
) "Atomic resolution crystallography of a complex of triosephosphate isomerase with a reaction -intermediate analog: New insight in the proton transfer reaction mechanism," Proteins (2010) View all NREL
@nrel.gov | 303-384-7781 Research Interests Synthesis and characterization of heterogeneous catalysts for Chemie (2014) "Synthesis and Characterization of sI Clathrate Hydrates Containing Hydrogen," J
NREL, American Vanadium Demonstrate First-of-Its-Kind Battery Management
System | Energy Systems Integration Facility | NREL American Vanadium NREL, American Vanadium Demonstrate First-of-Its-Kind Battery Management System NREL researchers are collaborating with American Vanadium, an integrated energy storage company, to evaluate and demonstrate the first North American
NREL Partners with Technical University of Denmark on Renewable Energy
System | Energy Systems Integration Facility | NREL Technical University of Denmark NREL Partners with Technical University of Denmark on Renewable Energy System NREL is working in partnership with the Technical University of Denmark for the Centre for IT-Intelligent Energy Systems in Cities
Thermochemical Conversion Techno-Economic Analysis | Bioenergy | NREL
Conversion Techno-Economic Analysis Thermochemical Conversion Techno-Economic Analysis NREL's Thermochemical Conversion Analysis team focuses on the conceptual process design and techno-economic analysis , detailed process models, and TEA developed under this project provide insights into the potential economic
Energy Systems Integration Collaborations: NREL + EPRI
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2017-04-03
This fact sheet highlights work done at the ESIF in collaboration with EPRI. NREL is collaborating with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) to validate the performance of a Spirae-developed advanced microgrid controller capable of managing 1-10 megawatts of aggregated generation capacity. The aim is to develop a commercially viable and flexible microgrid controller, easily adapted to different end-user applications and to a range of electric grid characteristics.
System Resource Allocations | High-Performance Computing | NREL
Allocations System Resource Allocations To use NREL's high-performance computing (HPC) resources : Compute hours on NREL HPC Systems including Peregrine and Eagle Storage space (in Terabytes) on Peregrine , Eagle and Gyrfalcon. Allocations are principally done in response to an annual call for allocation
Impacts on Conventional Generators | Energy Analysis | NREL
Impacts on Conventional Generators Impacts on Conventional Generators NREL is working to understand and quantify the impacts of increased penetrations of solar and wind generation on conventional plant efficiency and emissions. NREL's analyses of impacts of renewable electricity generation on
ordering. In addition, he became responsible for the continued upgrading of the laser and detection system nitride alloys and hybrid organic-inorganic semiconductors. Featured Publications View all NREL
coming to NREL, Dave was an Air Force officer and led a variety of defense science and engineering efforts in fluid dynamics, combustion, structures, materials, nanotechnology, multidisciplinary design
Ganesh.Vijayakumar@nrel.gov | 303-384-7118 Ganesh's expertise is in atmospheric boundary layers, wind turbine in computational fluid dynamics on wake prediction. Research Interests Atmospheric boundary layers
energy uses of water infrastructure Glint/glare impacts associated with photovoltaic systems Technical Report (2016) Mitigating the Impacts of Glint and Glare, Military Journal (2015) View all NREL
energy efficiency technologies and managing the commercial building energy assessment trainings that NREL detection and diagnostics for commercial buildings Commercial building energy audits and photovoltaic system
Xiangkun Li Xiangkun Li Engineer - Energy Optimization Modeling Xiangkun.Li@nrel.gov | 303-275-4372 focus areas include renewable energy integration, energy systems optimization, and power flow modeling
aeroelastic simulation of drivetrain systems. At NREL, she supports the drivetrain modeling effort under the , electro-mechanical system design and optimization, structural analysis, and multi-body simulation. In
NREL Study Predicts Fuel and Emissions Impact of Automated Mobility
District | News | NREL Study Predicts Fuel and Emissions Impact of Automated Mobility District NREL Study Predicts Fuel and Emissions Impact of Automated Mobility District January 21, 2016 With NREL study shows that a campus-sized -- ranging from four to 10 square miles -- automated mobility
NREL Helps Industry Partner Commercialize Promising Technology For Forest
development agreement (CRADA) with Minerals Technologies, Inc. of Bethlehem, Penn. to conduct research to -shared research agreement is designed to provide Minerals Technologies, Inc. access to NREL's research
NREL: International Activities - Pakistan Resource Maps
. The high-resolution (1-km) annual wind power maps were developed using a numerical modeling approach along with NREL's empirical validation methodology. The high-resolution (10-km) annual and seasonal KB) | High-Res (ZIP 281 KB) 40-km Resolution Annual Maps (Direct) Low-Res (JPG 156 KB) | High-Res
Reliability and Engineering | Photovoltaic Research | NREL
-Time PV and Solar Resource Testing We study long-term performance, reliability, and failures of PV (NCPV) at NREL, we focus on photovoltaic (PV) reliability research and development (R&D) to improve PV technologies. We test modules and systems for long-term performance and stress them in the field
Water Power Research | Water Power | NREL
Water Power Research Water Power Research NREL conducts water power research; develops design tools Columbia River, Washington. Hydropower Research Hydropower technologies convert the energy of water moving ; and evaluates, validates, and supports the demonstration of innovative water power technologies. Photo
Geothermal Technologies News | Geothermal Technologies | NREL
for this avid biker. The reason though is unusual. Passionate about geothermal energy research, he Geothermal Energy Program In her new role, Young will work closely with NREL management to establish the lab's geothermal energy portfolio, including research and development geared toward advancing the use of
Energy Analysis Research | Energy Analysis | NREL
innovation through integration. Illustration of NREL energy analysis research, including impact systems analysis integrates all aspects of our capability set to develop future energy system scenarios evaluate and understand the impact of markets, policies, and financing on technology uptake and the impact
NREL Director Elected to National Academy of Engineering
NREL NREL Director Elected to National Academy of Engineering For more information contact: George Douglas, 303-275-4096 e:mail: George Douglas Golden, Colo., Feb. 18, 2000 - Richard Truly, director of the
Facilities Facilities At NREL's state-of-the-art bioenergy research facilities, researchers design options. Photo of interior of industrial, two-story building with high-bay, piping, and large processing
Chamberlain placeholder image Kyle Chamberlain Post Graduate Researcher Kyle.Chamberlain@nrel.gov Economics (Candidate), Colorado School of Mines M.S., Sustainable Design, University of Texas at Austin B.S