National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Former name | Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Transforming Energy |
| Established | 1977 |
| Research type | Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy |
| Budget | $544.9 million (FY 20) |
| Director | Martin Keller |
| Staff | 3,675 employees, postdoctoral researchers, interns, visiting professionals, and subcontractors |
| Location | Golden, Colorado |
Operating agency | Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC |
| Website | nrel.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. 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.