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Success Stories

We'd like to share our stories about innovation, industry partnerships, and the path towards commercializing renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies developed at NREL.

What Our Partners Say

"The capabilities and credibility of NREL are unmatched in the technical work they provided. I have recommended them many times, and will continue to do so."
— Lotus Applied Technology
"Grateful for the excellent support, collaborative problem solving, customer-focus, and overall commitment. NREL makes us all look good."
— Federal Emergency Management Agency
"NREL has provided guidance to us under the Building America program and has been a partner with us on funded projects in California. Both of these relationships have helped us advance technically and build our credibility in the industry."
— Davis Energy Group
"NREL provides a great deal of guidance and assistance to us. We use their suggestions to inform our decisions on a national level regarding energy-reduction projects, renewable energy projects, etc."
— U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
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Eagles are Making Wind Turbines Safer for Birds
Photo of NREL scientist analyzing and working with the Braun Q fermenter that is used to study Zymomonas mobilis fermentation.
NREL Research Helps Convert Overabundant Methane into Useful Products
Photo of two gentleman looking at the Next Generation Drivetrain installed in the 2.5 MW Dynamometer facility at NREL's National Wind Technology Center (NWTC).
One Step Closer to the Marketplace for State-of-the-Art Wind Turbine Drivetrain
Photo of Philip Parilla and Maikel van Hest standing next to the formation mechanism for printed silver-contacts for silicon solar cells.
NREL, SLAC Scientists Pinpoint Solar Cell Manufacturing Process
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NREL Demonstrates Light-Driven Process for Enzymatic Ammonia Production
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NREL, CSU Find Nanotube Semiconductors Well-Suited for PV Systems
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INTEGRATE Partner Demonstrates Active Network Management of Distributed Energy Resources at NREL
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NREL Collaboration Boosts Potential for CdTe Solar Cells
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NREL Serves as the Energy Department's Showcase for Cutting-Edge Fuel Cell Cars
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NREL and CSEM Jointly Set New Efficiency Record with Dual-Junction Solar Cell
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NREL-Statoil Collaborate to Make the First Multi-Turbine Floating Offshore Array a Reality
Photo of Andy Walker (left), Kate Anderson (middle), and Marguerite Kelly (right) standing in front of the solar array on the NREL parking garage.
NREL Helps Federal Agencies Reach New Efficiency Targets
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NREL Innovates Today for the Homes of Tomorrow
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NREL, Clemson University Collaborate on Wind Energy Testing Facilities
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The (Scientific) Flight of the Falcon
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NREL Teams with Southern California Gas to Launch First Power-to-Gas Project in U.S.
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NREL Helps Utilities Develop Next Generation Plug-In Hybrid Electric Trucks
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Algae Research Partnerships Impact Greenhouse Gas Production, Energy Security, and Job Creation
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Innovative Way to Test Batteries Fills a Market Niche
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NREL Working with Partners on Electrified Transportation Systems
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Field Demonstrations for Navy Yield Valuable Results in Hawaii and Guam
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Asetek Liquid-Cooling System Saves Energy at NREL
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NREL Collaborates with SolarCity and Hawaiian Electric Companies
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NREL and Partners Successfully Demonstrate Advanced Microgrid System
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Net-Zero Energy and Energy Security Measures Replicated Across the Military
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Partnerships Advance the Use of Clean Energy Technologies in the Marketplace
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HP Supercomputer at NREL Garners Top Honor
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NREL Bolsters Batteries with Nanotubes
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Crystal Solar and NREL Team Up to Cut Costs

NREL and SkyFuel Partnership Reflects Bright Future for Solar Energy

NREL and Solectria Develop PV Inverters with Advanced Feature

Portland, Oregon, Grassroots Solarize Campaign Drives Solar Prices Down 30%

NREL Innovation Central to Success of Biofuels Projects

Remote Shading Tool Has Potential to Reduce Solar Soft Costs by $0.17 per Watt

Partnership Helps Fort Carson Meet Energy Goals

NREL and INL Demonstrate the Laboratory of the Future

NREL Collaborative Improves Reliability of Wind Turbine Gearboxes

NREL Invention Speeds Solar Cell Quality Testing for Industry

NREL-Led Team Improves and Accelerates Battery Design

NREL and Partners Study Wind Farm Aerodynamics to Improve Siting

Increasing Electric Vehicle Efficiency through Enhanced Thermal Management

Advanced Energy Tests Advanced PV Inverter Technology at ESIF

NREL Working with U.S. Army on Consolidated Utility Base Energy System

Supporting Hawaii's First Net-Zero Energy Affordable Housing Community

U.S. Virgin Islands Cut Diesel Use for Electricity and Water Production by 20%

Partnerships Drive New Transportation Solutions

New DGIC Connects Utilities and Energy Industry Professionals on Interconnection Issues

Partners Leverage NREL's State-of-the-Art Facilities

Materials Exposure Testing Market Expands with Ultra-Accelerated Weathering System

Fossil Fuel Dependency Falls from 100% to 56% on Alcatraz Island

NREL and CSIRO Develop Plug-and-Play Solar Microgrid Controller

Partnerships to Accelerate Hydrogen Station Technology

NREL Staff Recognized for Top Innovations

Combined Energy Savings of $200,000 per Year Achieved in Greensburg, Kansas

Disaster Recovery Support at FEMA Incorporates Sustainability in Rebuilding Efforts

NREL and GM Partner to Reduce Cost of Automotive Fuel Cells

Advanced Condenser Boosts Geothermal Output

Reducing Enzyme Costs Increases Market Potential of Biofuels

NREL and AOS Solar Collaborate on Breakthrough Optical Cavity Furnace

Natcore Technology Licenses NREL's Award-Winning Solar Cell Etching Process

NREL Patents Catalyst that Boosts Economics of Biofuels

NREL Helps Fleets Optimize Energy Efficiency

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