The Year in Research and Activities at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory - 1998

Highlights from 1998 activities at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are featured in this photo collection.

#04244 - This solar thermal system heats domestic water at the Jefferson County Jail by a glycol ethylene system which circulates through the parabolic trough collectors into a coil system in the 4000 gallon tank. These collectors were built and are maintained by Industrial Solar Technologies. Photo by David Parsons

#05390 - SAIC built and designed this system that is on the mesa at NREL. It's features include: (1) lighter weight than previous designs, (2) 170 sq. meters of surface area with 22 facets, each 3 meters in diameter, and (3) stainless steel membranes stretched over stainless steel rings, with silvered glass tiles attached for reflectivity. Photo by Warren Gretz

#05230 - Looking west near Taos, New Mexico, sunsets are truly spectacular. Breathtaking panoramic views with ever changing color excites the minds eye as the sun descends the horizon. Photo by Mike Linenberger

#05581 - Installation of an 800-watt solar system on the carriage house complex of Governor Romer's residence. This system is a prototype of a residential-scale system designed to provide about half the electricity needed by a typical Colorado household. Photo by David Parsons

#05488 - This is one of the mountain homes that was featured at the 1997 Denver metro area tour of solar homes. This home has active and passive solar features with PV panels, battery storage, operable south-facing windows, and compact fluorescent lighting for power economy. Photo by David Parsons

#05373 - Sunrayce '97 -- Sunrayce is a biennial solar-powered car race for colleges and universities in North America. The three major sponsors are General Motors (GM) Corporation, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and Electronic Data Systems (EDS). NREL is proud to be a supporter of Sunrayce '97. Photo by Byron Stafford

#05335 - Veggie Van traveling around the country pulling a trailer (Green Grease Machine) that reduces fuel for the van from used cooking oil that Kaia and Joshua acquire from fast food restaurants as they travel. They are able to make their own diesel fuel for about $.80 per gallon. Photo by Warren Gretz

#05344 - Maureen Bingham gets her face painted as part of the festivities at NREL's 20th anniversary celebration. Photo by Warren Gretz

#05349 - Dana Moran, (the one with the long hair) in his '70's costume has his picture taken with the Directors. The photo pop-up includes photos of all past and present Directors(s). Photo by Warren Gretz

#05352 - "BJ" Boiling introduces Secretary of Energy Frederico Pena at a press event held at the NREL Visitors Center for CLOUT (Coalition for Learning Opportunities and United Tutors). Photo by Warren Gretz

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