The latest news about solar energy systems includes a study predicting a network-scale drought, a new energy system that stores solar energy for up to 18 years and releases it when it is needed. The latest developments in solar energy technologies also include the development of NFAs, which are organic solar cells with high-efficiency and low-offset. These developments provide a better way to meet the demands of the future. However, more research is needed before we can truly use these new technologies.
NREL’s multi-terawatt photovoltaics market
NREL is part of the U.S. Department of Energy. They do R&D and commercialization in solar photovoltaics, energy efficiency, and related science, and transfer that knowledge to meet energy goals. NREL researchers support the development of new manufacturing processes, materials, and solar components. These new technologies will help to increase the capacity of solar panels and improve efficiency and cost.
In an announcement on May 19, NREL, a unit of the U.S. Department of Energy, collaborated with institutes in Germany and Japan to develop a new type of solar panel. The group of researchers outlined a potential pathway to mass production. The next step is developing and manufacturing solar panels with perovskites. NREL scientists also discussed developing fast-drying solar inks, refining solar windows, and scaling up manufacturing to high volumes.
The study calculates the potential of multi-terawatt photovoltaic capacity from annual PV capacity expansion. PV capacity is measured as the difference between the previous year’s capacity and the active capacity expansion in the same year. This data is then used for all further analysis. While NREL has not completed all its studies, the findings suggest that there is a great deal of potential for renewable energy in the U.S.
NREL’s Manufacturing Masterminds Q&A series with Parthiv Kurup
NREL’s Manufacturing Masterminds feature a Q&A session with Parthiv Kurup, who has made it his career to study clean energy manufacturing. After realizing that the technologies are economically viable, Kurup has become an advocate of renewable energy and its manufacturing process. Here, he answers your burning questions. Read on to learn more about his work and opportunities.
NREL’s Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award
The Department of Energy’s Office of Science has announced that Matthew Beard will receive the NREL’s Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award, which recognizes outstanding mid-career scientists and engineers for contributions to technology and research. The award, which recognizes the development of a solar energy system, was first given to NREL in 2002. The winners receive a citation signed by the Secretary of Energy, a gold medal bearing the likeness of Ernest Orlando Lawrence, and a $20,000 honorarium.
The award recognizes the achievements of researchers and teams in the fields of geosciences, biosciences, and chemical engineering. To qualify for the award, scientists must submit an application letter that describes their work, a curriculum vitae, and a statement explaining how their work is connected to DOE support. They must also submit 35-word citations and a bibliography of significant publications. In addition, candidates must indicate the category in which they are applying for the award.
The project’s rural applications span home lighting, communications, water pumping, and schools. There are also community projects such as ecotourism, village systems, and battery charging stations. In addition to demonstrating the viability of the system, these applications also show the three most critical aspects of replicating a project: institutional sustainability, economic competitiveness, and institutional innovation. NREL’s experience in these areas is from other organizations. Its role has been one of management.