NREL, a
@ENERGY
national lab, is
#TransformingEnergy
as the nation's primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development.
Hey
@BillGates
thanks for the mention & interest in
#perovskites
#SolarPower
research featured in
@TIME
. It made us so happy we broke out in song!🎤 We'd love to show you the rest of our work - 🎶So here's your not so formal invitation to come to NREL and see our innovation🎶
For decades, NREL has tracked the evolution of various
#solar
technologies—from silicon to quantum dots—on our Best Research-Cell Efficiency Chart. Now, a new interactive chart lets you dive deeper into the data and export your own, customized versions!
What to do with plastic bottles that are going to waste, often winding up in the ocean? Scientists at NREL and across the pond at the University of Portsmouth found an enzyme could provide an answer.
It was an honor to host
@POTUS
, joined by
@ENERGY
@SecGranholm
,
@GovofCO
, and other distinguished guests at the lab today. During the visit, President Biden learned about our mission and saw first-hand NREL research and capabilities that are
#TransformingEnergy
for our nation.
BIG NEWS: An NREL research breakthrough has led to a solar cell with a record efficiency of 39.5% under 1-sun global illumination. This is the highest efficiency solar cell of any type, measured using standard 1-sun conditions. Learn more at
Lignin accounts for about 30% of the organic
#carbon
in the biosphere. A foundational study from NREL scientists shows for the first time that white-rot fungi are able to use carbon captured from
#lignin
as a carbon source. More at
What if the windows on our builldings were actually
#SolarPower
to allow the building to quietly generate it's own power? The opportunity is enormous and research at NREL, and elsewhere, is moving the tech forward. More in
@sciencemagazine
story at
NREL helped create the first-ever solar farm
@LEGO
design! The kit gives kids and adults the building blocks to imagine low-impact
#solar
development. If the design gets 10K votes, it could be sold in stores worldwide. Learn more:
☀️
#SolarPower
Breakthrough: NREL researchers have developed a
#solar
cell with record-breaking efficiency of nearly 50%. In a paper published in
@NatureEnergyJnl
, NREL's teams explains the extraordinary potential of this six-junction solar cell. Read on:
NREL analysis affirms Mexico is poised to be a
#cleanenergy
powerhouse. Given abundant solar & wind resources and untapped geothermal & hydropower potential, Mexico can realize its 35% clean energy goal by 2024 by rapidly deploying
#renewableenergy
. ➡️
What are
#perovskites
? What's their potential for future high-performance, low-cost
#SolarPower
? Watch our video to find out then meet an NREL scientists doing groundbreaking research with this new
#PV
material at
We're thrilled to welcome
@energy
Secretary
@SecGranholm
to virtually tour NREL today! Our researchers will share details about our key research areas, advances in
#renewableenergy
, and our dedication to partnership and tech deployment with industry toward
#energy
transformation
New NREL analysis shows there are multiple pathways to a 100%
#cleanelectricity
power system by 2035 that would bring significant benefits exceeding the costs. Read more about the pathways to
#100by2035
➡️
Announced at the laboratory by
@ENERGY
@SecGranholm
today, NREL will begin additions and improvements to two of its campuses made possible by $150 million in funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). Read on:
For decades, NREL has tracked the evolution of various
#solar
technologies—from silicon to quantum dots—on our Best Research-Cell Efficiency Chart. Now, a new interactive chart lets you dive deeper into the data and export your own, customized versions!
Imagine a farm where sheep are grazing under
#solar
panels. Could that be a future for American agriculture? This scenario is becoming more common as both farmers and
#SolarPower
developers see benefits in co-location. Learn more at ?
Using techniques from offshore oil & gas platforms, floating
#wind
turbine substructure prototypes are proven to meet durability and
#energy
production demands—at a cost. NREL & partners are working together through cross-collaboration to lower that cost.
NREL scientists are sharing their cutting edge research on the future of
#SolarPower
-
#perovskites
and much more - that will lead the way in our national
#energy
transformation with
@energy
@SecGranholm
during her virtual visit to the laboratory today.
Of the nearly 3,000 people currently at NREL, only 12 have achieved the highest technical position at the laboratory of senior research fellow. We are pleased to announce two more have been added to this rank. Congrats,
@joe_jberry
and Ingrid Repins! 🎉
It was an honor to welcome
@ENERGY
@SecGranholm
and Senator
@lisamurkowski
to our northernmost lab,
@CCHRC_Alaska
yesterday. They heard from our researchers on resilient housing for frontline communities, inclusive technology solutions,
#cleanenergy
for extreme climates, & more.
📢 Attention
#EnergyTwitter
: It’s
#ATBDay
! Our 2020 Annual Technology Baseline is live. Step up your electric sector analyses with the latest ATB website, spreadsheet, interactive Tableau charts, and CSV files. Check it out at
#NRELToolsYouCanUse
How do wind turbines work? They're
#TransformingEnergy
- kinetic energy to be exact - from the wind into mechanical power, which can be converted into
#WindPower
electricity ⚡ Learn more in in an animated demonstration from
@ENERGY
at
For decades, NREL has tracked the evolution of various
#solar
technologies—from silicon to quantum dots—on our Best Research-Cell Efficiency Chart. Now, a new interactive chart lets you dive deeper into the data and export your own, customized versions!
New research identifies opportunities for
#hydrogen
to provide synergies for our energy system and quantifies potential impact on
#H2
markets. See how we advance affordable hydrogen applications through H2
@Scale
Initiative at
#NCW
#NationalChemistryWeek
Do you want to see more
#solar
panels in your community?
@SecGranholm
encourages all communities to check out the Solar Power in Your Community
#Guidebook
to overcome barriers and challenges to solar adoption.
With
#agrivoltaics
, solar developers and land caretakers can benefit each other! 🐄 ☀️ Read more about the second phase of the
@Energy
Solar Energy Technologies Office’s
#InSPIRE
research and the synergies between
#solarenergy
and
#agriculture
. Learn more:
With resources like 🌬️
#wind
and ☀️
#solar
contributing more and more to our nation’s
#energy
supply, the ability to transfer those resources across regions could have major benefits. Read on:
#AmericanCleanPowerWeek
NREL researchers studying coupling floating
#SolarPower
with
#hydropower
have high hopes for the combination. Estimates indicate that about 10,600 terawatt-hours could be potentially generated annually. How could this combo change the game? Find out at
NREL science in
@NatureComms
demonstrates proof-of-concept for a new switchable solar window that dynamically responds to sunlight by transforming from transparent to tinted while converting it into electricity -
Save the bees and butterflies! 🐝🦋☀️ Could
#SolarPower
provide the perfect homes for pollinators? NREL researchers and their colleagues at
@argonne
think so. Learn why in a
@physorg_com
story at
#OffshoreWindEnergy
has the potential to provide 3 times the annual U.S. electricity consumption, according to a new resource assessment from NREL! 🌬️ 🔌 Learn more:
To get more
#SolarPower
on the
#Grid
, utilities must manage quick voltage changes it can produce. NREL,
@GE_Power
are working to identify ways a major U.S. electric utility could use existing grid management system to address the challenge. More at
☀️
#SolarPower
Breakthrough: NREL researchers have developed a
#solar
cell with record-breaking efficiency of nearly 50%. In a paper published in
@NatureEnergyJnl
. NREL's team explains the extraordinary potential of this six-junction solar cell. Read on:
Sand could be the solution for long-term
#EnergyStorage
.
Superheated sand shows promise as a low-cost alternative to existing storage technology and storing energy in solid particles such as sand provides a ready answer, without geological restrictions.
Join
@energy
Secretary
@SecGranholm
on July 15 at 1 p.m. ET for a roundtable discussion on accelerating
#solar
energy adoption in communities with automated permitting.
#SolarAPP
. Learn more and register at
❌ Myth:
#RenewableEnergy
produces grid instability
✔️ Fact: Luz del Norte, an NREL supported
@FirstSolar
project in
#Chile
, is proving bulk renewable resources can stabilize the
#grid
Read how we're leading transition to a reliable, renewable grid ➡️
It’s
#WorldWaterDay
NREL’s first marine-powered desalination device just set sail in real ocean waters! DYK that small, wave-powered water makers have the potential to provide access to clean drinking water for remote, coastal communities? 🥤 Details:
NREL
#solar
researchers have improved perovskites to boost the
#efficiency
& stability while simultaneously addressing previous problems. The new approach develops a
#perovskite
film with improved properties, and reached 27.1% efficiency mark. More at
It's our birthday! 🎂 Celebrating 42 years of
#TransformingEnergy
, and of course our celebration includes the sun! ☀️ Sunlight travels 93M miles in 8.5 minutes to illuminate medallion in
#SolarPower
lab marking '77 founding & '91
#NationalLabs
status.
Imagine a farm where sheep are grazing under
#solar
panels. Could that be a future for American agriculture? This scenario is becoming more common as both farmers and
#SolarPower
developers see benefits in co-location. Learn more at ?
10 years ago, NREL's Paul Denholm and team first observed the "duck curve" modeling large-scale
#SolarPower
impacts. To mark the occasion Denholm talked to
@voxdotcom
@drvox
about its history & importance - and how to best manage it. Full interview at
NREL
#solar
researchers have improved perovskites to boost the
#efficiency
& stability while simultaneously addressing previous problems. The new approach develops a
#perovskite
film with improved properties, and reached 27.1% efficiency mark. More at
Perovskite solar cells contain minute amounts of lead, a potential obstacle to commercialization of this promising
#SolarPower
tech. NREL and
@NIUlive
research tackles this challenge with a sequestration technique. Learn more and access
@nature
article at
Huyen Dinh and her family escaped Vietnam in 1979 - surviving hunger, a perilous sea journey threatened by pirates and a Malaysian refugee camp. Today, she is a senior NREL
#hydrogen
scientist and a
#mentor
for many young researchers ➡️
#APAHeritageMonth
Wind energy experts predict land-based and offshore wind costs will decline by 37%-49% by 2050, according to a new
@NatureEnergyJnl
article by NREL,
@BerkeleyLab
,
@ENERGY
, and
@IEAWindTCP
Task 26 researchers. Check it out:
How do we get to 30 GW of
#OffshoreWind
power by 2030? Turbines, a strong workforce, & a whole lot of cable—enough to crisscross the U.S. almost 2.5 times! Read a report from NREL that lays out what will be needed to reach this ambitious target:
The annual Offshore Wind Market Report just landed—and it’s packed with great
#offshorewind
industry news about falling prices, increased energy capacity, and new leasing options. Dive in to see where we’re at and where the (offshore) wind will take us:
It's our birthday! 🎂 Celebrating 41 years of NREL
#AdvancedEnergy
innovation today and of course our celebration includes the sun! ☀️ Sunlight traveling 93,000,000 miles in 8.5 minutes to illuminate medallion in
#SolarPower
lab marking '77 founding & '91
#NationalLab
status
It was an honor to host
@energy
Deputy Secretary
@turkdm
for a visit to NREL this week! Our researchers shared details about our key research areas, advances in
#renewableenergy
, and our dedication to partnership and tech deployment with industry toward
#energy
transformation
NREL developed
#perovskite
#solar
cells were recently transported to the
@Space_Station
by
@NASA
and
@SpaceX
. The cells will be fastened to the outside of the orbiting platform to study their performance in space. More about the mission in our story at
How could the potential for
#electrification
impact the demand side of the U.S. energy system? 🔌💡 New NREL research presents possible scenarios and impacts. Learn and more and sign up for 7/26 webinar at
What if CO2 could be transformed into higher-value fuels & chemicals using low-cost renewable electricity? NREL research in
@ACSEnergyLett
sees large-scale reductions possible with a new process. More about this breakthrough that is
#TransformingEnergy
➡️
More space between rows of
#solar
PV modules can actually cool the modules, increasing power output by up to 4%! That finding earned NREL researchers the cover article in the latest Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy (
@AIP_Publishing
).
How do we handle end-of-life stages of
#solar
panels? In an analysis published in
@NatureEnergyJnl
, NREL researchers identified the most promising approaches to reducing
#recycling
costs and environmental impacts, while maximizing material recovery. ♻️
What if making solar cells was as simple as painting your house or printing the morning paper? Watch our video on the potential for perovskite solar cells then learn how we're
#TransformingEnergy
for your
#SolarPower
future at
The future for perovskites for high-performance, low-cost
#SolarPower
looks bright after just a few short years of research. Watch our video to learn more about their potential then learn how NREL research is pushing them closer to market at
High Performance computing is revolutionizing how we conduct science.
@ENERGY
@SecretaryPerry
is learning about NREL computing capabilities - including award-winning energy-efficient Peregrine supercomputer - and how they accelerate innovation for our
#AdvancedEnergy
future.
NREL and
@CUBoulder
research published in
@ScienceMagazine
identifies a pathway to stable
#perovskite
#solar
cells that can withstand illumination of 100 suns without degrading. This revelation could boost efficiency and lower cost of
#SolarPower
. More at
NEW RECORD! 5,652 MW of global
#OffshoreWind
annual generating capacity was installed in 2018. Celebrate
#AmericanWindWeek
by reading about offshore
#WindPower
technology development at
As a girl, Sakshi Mishra was told "engineering isn’t for girls." Today, thanks to education in that field and
#AI
, her work advances
#solarpower
and
#windpower
and impacts academia,
#energy
developers and more. 💁 Read her
@energy
#STEMRising
profile at
BIG NEWS: An NREL research breakthrough has led to a solar cell with a record efficiency of 39.5% under 1-sun global illumination. This is the highest efficiency solar cell of any type, measured using standard 1-sun conditions. Learn more at
NREL battery chemistry breakthrough could offer higher energy density, greater stability and lower cost
#EnergyStorage
than current lithium ion technology with rechargeable magnesium-metal battery. Research published in
@NatureChemistry
🔋 Learn more at
Congratulations to a trio of NREL scientists - Matthew Beard, Bryan Pivovar and Paul Veers - on being elevated to senior research fellows, recognizing their contributions to the lab and the scientific community. Learn more about them and their work at
NREL scientists' new design of
#perovskite
cells increases the area exposed to the sun and improves the aesthetics, effectively creating camouflage for more efficient
#solar
cells. The new design increases
#efficiency
by 10%—with the capacity for 28%.
🏭 Electrolysis can capture and convert waste CO2 into fuels and chemicals to help
#decarbonize
industry, but what stands in the technology's way to deployment? Learn more!
As the U.S. east coast was covered in snow, we were asked how
#SolarPower
performs in winter. Answer: Quite well, and NREL-led
@ENERGY
research consortium continues to explore ways to make them even better! Learn more in a DOE blog post at
With new funding from
@energy
@ARPAE
, NREL will be working to advance floating
#offshorewind
turbine technologies with open-source software, data generation, and unlocking the market for floating offshore
#windpower
by reducing energy costs. Learn more at
We are pleased to announce the launch of the NREL Foundation, a
#nonprofit
organization that will provide new sources of capital to fund research activities and create additional scholarship and
#STEM
education opportunities. Learn more at
Earlier this week, we were honored to have
@energy
@SecretaryPerry
pay a visit to the lab to see the important work being done at NREL for our
#AdvancedEnergy
future and spend time with our staff and partners. Find out what he saw and did at NREL ➡️
How do we handle end-of-life stages of
#solar
panels? In an analysis published in
@NatureEnergyJnl
, NREL researchers identified the most promising approaches to reducing
#recycling
costs and environmental impacts, while maximizing material recovery. ♻️
NREL scientists Adele Tamboli and Emily Warren we're recently featured in an
@ACSEnergyLett
series recognizing the important contributions of women
#energy
#researchers
. Read their stories and their advice to newcomers in the field at
#NRELWomeninScience
NREL and
@coschoolofmines
have experimentally synthesized a nitride
#perovskite
that previously only existed in theory and measured its properties. Making the nitride perovskite opens the possibility to use it for
#microelectromechanical
devices and more.