National Renewable Energy Laboratory - NREL
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) primary national laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency. NREL's work focuses on advancing renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies from concept to the commercial marketplace through industry partnerships.
At NREL, we focus on creative answers to today's energy challenges. From breakthroughs in fundamental science to new clean technologies to integrated energy systems that power our lives, NREL researchers are transforming the way the nation and the world use energy.
IGF Success Stories 2025
A Record-Breaking Year for Innovation and the Industry Growth Forum
HERO WEC Mission Status Update – Belt Testing
A Researcher’s Career Journey, an Arizona High School’s Innovation, and a Scientist’s Mentorship ...
The Ocean Energy Testing Barrier, Building a Fire-Resilient Home From Ashes, and a Surprise High ...
2025 NREL Industry Growth Forum: Unlocking Value
Lab Notes: Let's Talk Transmission Planning
NREL's Top Stories of 2024
NREL's Alaska Researchers Are Developing New Insulation Material
NREL's Top Stories of 2024
Together Towards Mission 1.5: Enabling Local Action to Drive Global Change
The World in Our Hands: Happy Holidays From NREL
NREL People Picking Up Trash, Installing Rooftop Solar, and Giving Back to the Community
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The Purpose and Need for Autonomous Energy Systems
Lab Notes: Agrivoltaics—Where Agriculture and Solar Production Meet
NREL Annual Giving Campaign 2024
Introducing Cohort 14 in The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2)
NREL Energy Execs: Guiding Future Leaders in Energy
NREL: Defining Strategic Energy Security
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NREL’s High-Power Charging Research for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles
US Forest Service Goes Green, the Cost of Owning Zero-Emission Vehicles, ARIES Depicts Real-World...
U.S. DOE Building Business Network (B-Biz)
Bergey Windpower’s 15-kilowatt wind turbine installed at NREL’s Flatirons Campus
QED Wind Power’s 20-kilowatt wind turbine installed at NREL’s Flatirons Campus
Eocycle’s 90-kilowatt wind turbine installed at NREL’s Flatirons Campus
Celebrating Veterans Day 2024
NREL 2024 Annual Giving Campaign Kick-off
The Journey of HERO WEC