National Renewable Energy Laboratory

National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Former name
Solar Energy Research Institute
MottoTransforming Energy
Established1977; 47 years ago (1977)
Research typeEnergy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
Budget$544.9 million (FY 20)[1]
DirectorMartin Keller
Staff3,675 employees, postdoctoral researchers, interns, visiting professionals, and subcontractors[1]
LocationGolden, Colorado
Operating agency
Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC
WebsiteNREL.gov

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in the US specializes in the research and development of renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy systems integration, and sustainable transportation.[2] NREL is a federally funded research and development center sponsored by the Department of Energy and operated by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, a joint venture between MRIGlobal and Battelle.[3] Located in Golden, Colorado, NREL is home to the National Center for Photovoltaics, the National Bioenergy Center, and the National Wind Technology Center.

  1. ^ a b "About NREL". National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  2. ^ "Mission and Programs". National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  3. ^ Adams, Kimberly (July 7, 2020). What are Federally Funded Research and Development Centers? (Report). National Renewable Energy Lab. Retrieved January 21, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)