National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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. 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. Located in Golden, Colorado, NREL is home to the National Center for Photovoltaics, the National Bioenergy Center, and the National Wind Technology Center.
Former name | Solar Energy Research Institute |
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| Motto | Transforming energy |
| Established | 1977 |
| Research type | Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy |
| Budget | $544.9 million (FY 20) |
| Director | Martin Keller |
| Staff | 2,685 employees, postdoctoral researchers, interns, visiting professionals, and subcontractors |
| Location | Golden, Colorado |
Operating agency | Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC |
| Website | NREL.gov |
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