research
In era of cheap renewables, there’s still a need for research, NREL director says
The world still needs renewable innovation to match the challenges facing the planet in the coming decades.
wind
NREL engineer on the ‘grand challenges’ of supersizing wind power on the grid
Wind power could supply up to half the world’s electricity by 2050 if scientists and engineers can overcome some big challenges.
Iowa
As world chases rare metal for batteries, Iowa looks to sodium for storage solution
Iowa’s economic development agency is funding research into new forms of battery storage to help unlock wind potential.
offshore wind
Connecticut, Rhode Island vie for roles in emerging offshore wind industry
While each state wants to be the hub offshore wind, experts say there should be plenty of opportunity for both to succeed.
South Dakota
$3.3 billion wind investment will add 2,500 MW of clean energy in South Dakota
The approved and docketed projects would raise the total number of wind farms to 25 and nearly triple the number of wind towers in the state.