Floating Solar Panels Could Support US Energy GoalsNew Study Shows Federally Controlled Reservoirs Could Host Enough Energy To Power Approximately 100 Million US Homes a Year
Wells Fargo IN² Welcomes New Cohort Focused on Decarbonization Solutions for Buildings
The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN²), a clean technology program funded by Wells Fargo and co-administered by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), today announced the selection of three startups for its next cohort in the Emerging Tech Track. This cohort targets scalable, drop-in solutions for the built environment to drive energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and support decarbonization across commercial and residential sectors.
NREL-Led Workshop Points to Path for Clean Energy FutureTwo-Day Gathering of Experts in Renewable Energy Technologies Yields Reliability Recommendations
Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator Announces 12th Cohort Focused on Climate-Aligned Agriculture
The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN²), a technology incubator and platform funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation and co-administered by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), announced today it selected seven startups to participate in the program’s 12th cohort. The cohort consists of sustainable agriculture companies focused on mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change on global food systems.
Next Decade Decisive for PV Growth on the Path to 2050Experts Warn Waiting No Longer an Option for Commitment to Multi-Terawatt Photovoltaic Production Worldwide
Perovskite-Based Thermochromic Windows Reduce Energy Load and Carbon Emission in BuildingsNREL Calculates and Fabricates Perovskite-Based Technology With Ideal Transition Temperatures for Building Energy Savings
Thin, Lightweight Layer Provides Radiation Barrier for Perovskites in Space, Protection From Elements on EarthGolden, CO, Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An ultrathin protective coating proves sufficient to protect a perovskite solar cell from the harmful effects of space and harden it against environmental factors on Earth, according to newly published research from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
NREL Develops Systematic Framework To Compare Performance of Plastics Recycling ApproachesGolden, CO, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With only a small percentage of plastics recycled, determining the best way to recycle and reuse these materials may enable higher adoption of plastics recycling and reduce plastic waste pollution. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) examined the benefits and trade-offs of current and emerging technologies for recycling certain types of plastics to determine the most appropriate options.
New Method Addresses Problem With Perovskite Solar CellsNREL Researchers Provide Growth Approach That Boosts Efficiency, Stability
BOTTLE Project Outlines New Strategy for Valorization of Mixed Plastic WasteGolden, CO, Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Combining chemical and biological processes is a promising new strategy for the valorization of mixed plastic waste, according to researchers with the Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment (BOTTLE) Consortium.
Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator Announces Its First Demonstration Cohort
Today the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2), a technology incubator and platform funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation and co-administered by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), announced the program’s first cohort focused on demonstration projects. The tenth IN2 cohort consists of five companies ready to demonstrate building and mobility technologies with industry partners across the country, proving out their economic viability, low carbon capabilities, and positive social impacts.
