Science and Technology News
NREL's news page includes up-to-the-minute news and information from the laboratory's major research and development areas, industry partners and related technologies. For news releases, visit the NREL news release page.
2008 News
September 9, 2008
FERC Approves MISO Queue Reforms
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) conditionally approved queue reforms proposed by the Midwest Independent System Operator (MISO).
September 9, 2008
ITC Selected for Two Sections of 765-kV Kansas Transmission Project
Transmission company to build two of the three sections that will comprise the 765-kV “Kansas V-Plan” transmission project .
September 5, 2008
NREL’s Optical Furnace Technology Sparks Industry Interest
Two startup companies are using NREL's optical furnace technology to advance solar cell manufacturing processes.