Solar Energy Research Institute (NREL)

The Solar Energy Research Institute, now called the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), is a U.S. government-funded organization dedicated to advancing renewable energy technologies, especially solar power. It conducts research to improve solar panel efficiency, develop new energy systems, and reduce costs, making solar energy more affordable and accessible. NREL collaborates with industry, government, and academia to innovate sustainable energy solutions that help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change. Its work supports a clean energy future by turning sunlight into reliable, clean electricity.