Next-gen concentrated solar power under development
In studies led by NREL researchers, the DOE pursues an energy cost goal of five cents per kilowatt-hour.
Hyperlight Energy signs exclusive license with NREL for CSP receiver design
The design improves the performance of linear Fresnel reflector receivers used in Hyperlight’s concentrated solar power platform.
People on the Move: NREL, ACORE, Green Lantern Solar, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
Six terawatt hours of energy storage needed for Zero Carbon
Researchers suggest that by 2050, in a setting where 94% of our electricity comes from renewable sources, approximately 930 GW of energy storage power and six and a half hours of capacity would fully cover the United States’ demand for electricity.
NREL’s REopt platform models site-specific renewable energy plans, calculates emissions
REopt is a techno-economic decision support platform for optimizing energy use of buildings, campuses, microgrids, and more. More advanced emissions impact tracing is now available as part of the tool.
People on the Move: SunPower, NREL, Vision Solar, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
NREL launches international consortium to advance high-tech mirrors used in concentrating solar plants
Goal is to reduce cost of heliostats by 50% and accelerate U.S. manufacturing
Software for sub-particle modeling of lithium-ion
A recent collaboration between the University of Ulm and NREL led to the creation of a computer model that could help faster optimize Li-ion batteries.
In underserved communities, solar referrals work best
Research from national labs shows word-of-mouth referrals led to among the highest adoption rates in low-income communities.
Sunrise brief: Building solar to last saves billions
Also on the rise: Community solar donated to low-income families, Maine ski area hosts community solar, UL fire safety certification means microgrid platform can be offered to utilities, SolarAPP+ pilots energy storage and building-integrated PV permitting
