Flipping the blades on a 1.5-megawatt turbine is a BIG project . . . so big that technicians worked night and day to complete a recent downwind experiment on a turbine at NREL’s Flatirons Campus! While almost all commercial turbines are currently designed to face the wind, the goal of this experiment was to explore whether that should continue to be the case—or whether downwind operations might yield beneficial cost savings. Learn more about what researchers learned from this sweeping study, https://bit.ly/4dp7jub
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), a Department of Energy national lab, is #TransformingEnergy as the nation's primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. NREL's Mission: NREL develops renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices, advances related science and engineering, and transfers knowledge and innovations to address the nation's energy and environmental goals. NREL's Strategy: NREL has forged a focused strategic direction to increase its impact on the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) and our nation's energy goals by accelerating the research path from scientific innovations to market-viable alternative energy solutions.
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http://www.nrel.gov
External link for National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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- Research Services
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Golden, CO
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- Nonprofit
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- 1977
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- Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Research and Development, Basic Science, Solar, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biofuels, and Energy Systems Integration
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Golden, CO 80401, US
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Did you know it’s not the severe cold waves, but the period *after* the waves that causes a greater impact on renewable energy generation? A study by NREL and Sharply Focused LLC outlines key findings that are changing the way we plan for a reliable future grid in the face of extreme weather. https://bit.ly/3z8NN6r
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Alongside the #CleanEnergy transition, we need to understand how restructuring the grid will change the #cybersecurity attack surface and accompanying cybersecurity risks. A new NREL-developed proof-of-concept application called Cyber100 Compass offers a promising and novel approach for assessing and quantifying the impacts of cyberattacks on future power systems with high deployments of renewables. While the application is not yet mature enough for use as a decision-making tool, NREL researchers are requesting utility feedback to accelerate Cyber100 Compass toward that goal. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gFdN-7Aa
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#Hydrogen is often dubbed “the fuel of the future” with its potential to decarbonize energy consumption and become a key export commodity. However, the path to implementation can be complex. That's why NREL is working to de-mystify hydrogen decision-making. Through the USAID & NREL Partnership, we've created the “Hydrogen Considerations Tree” to help organizations all around the world navigate hydrogen production, understand its costs and benefits, and make informed strategy, policy, and investment decisions. Ready to dive in? The Clean Energy Solutions Center hosted a 7-part webinar series using the Hydrogen Considerations Tree as a lens to explore hydrogen development fundamentals, policy and regulatory considerations, and best practices for deployment. Explore the recordings and ignite your knowledge of global hydrogen development! https://bit.ly/3SoPMuh
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#Cybersecurity is essential for the energy transition! Utilities must know how to navigate their digital environments to effectively combat cybersecurity threats. Exciting news from National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator (CECA) program: We're fast-tracking cutting-edge security technologies for operational technology. In a just-released summary report, CECA dives into runZero, the inaugural participant in Cohort 2. NREL thoroughly assessed runZero's asset discovery capabilities, analyzed results, and pinpointed areas for enhancement. Find out more about runZero and CECA's work in our recent article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gK4yr-3K. Stay ahead in the cybersecurity game!
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In the latest installment of our Tell Me Something Grid Series, NREL’s Sherin Ann Abraham dives into the exciting challenges of modernizing the distribution grid. She discusses the distribution transformer shortage, the need for equitable energy access, and more. Check it out!
The distribution system needs a revamp to support widespread electrification and renewable energy adoption. Check out my recent article in the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Tell Me Something Grid Series, where I discuss the distribution transformer shortage, the need for equitable energy access, and other exciting challenges.
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Advanced computing plays a pivotal role in accelerating #CleanEnergy research at NREL. Whether researchers need simulations of traffic systems, models of biomass conversion, or optimization of renewable energy implementation, our researchers utilize advanced computing capabilities to speed up #RenewableEnergy research. Researchers for the National Transmission Planning Study came to the Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization Capability (MSOC) team to find a computationally efficient way to create a nodal representation of the U.S. transmission system with 95,000 buses and 130,000 transmission lines. The team created a software solution that is up to 20 times faster while using five times less memory on large-scale instances. It also allows researchers to only compute the sections they want to focus on rather than the whole system. Read more about how MSOC and the National Transmission Planning Study collaborated to create an efficient computational workaround to a complex challenge ➡️ https://bit.ly/4c10ONb
NREL Researchers Collaborate To Optimize Transmission Modeling Efficiency
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Clean hydrogen is crucial for decarbonization efforts, but its cost can create barriers for implementation. To combat this, we've created the SERA model. Recently upgraded to better assess a diverse range of planning scenarios, this tool forecasts the most cost-effective way to build hydrogen infrastructure as demand grows over time, minimizing the cost of buildouts. Check out our recent article to learn more about SERA and the role it plays in shaping a greener tomorrow ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cSLN13 #CleanEnergy #Hydrogen #Science #Sustainability
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As harvest season approaches, NREL Director Martin Keller in reflecting on the significance of gardening and the resilience of our planet! From battling unpredictable weather to nurturing a bountiful crop of tomatoes, kohlrabi, and more, Martin shares his personal reflections on the joys and challenges of urban farming. 🌱 🍅 Check out his latest blog to celebrate the beauty of the season and discover how this year's harvest brings hope and connection to nature. #Sustainability #Gardening #SustainableLiving
Celebrating Tomatoes, Kohlrabi, and Our Living Planet
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We had a great time hosting the first joint Greenovation Summit with GSA the DOE Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) on our campus last week! This event brought together #federal agencies, national labs, energy service companies (ESCOs), and vendors to discuss how to leverage underutilized technologies while striving to meet federal #sustainability goals. 💡 Alongside GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan and FEMP Director Mary Sotos, NREL Strategic Partnerships Office Director Andrea Watson gave opening remarks emphasizing how important partnerships are for advancing federal #CleanEnergy milestones. 🤝 NREL Laboratory Program Manager Sheila Hayter and many other NREL experts also participated in the event as keynote speakers during panels, workshops, and breakout groups. 💬 "We can't — and don't — do this work alone. Strategic partnerships are one of our greatest opportunities for leveraging the Department of Energy's investment and ensuring our work is relevant and applicable to today's energy problems," said Andrea Watson. Thank you to all who attended this great event. As Administrator Carnahan said during the event, “There is no time to waste. Let’s get to work!”
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