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March 2026
Researchers Describe Protein Structure Microbes Use To Control Light Conversion
Insights on the protein complex “photosystem I” improve scientific understanding on how cyanobacteria convert light into energy.
Amped To Shape the Future of Water Power?
Enter DOE’s 2027 hydropower and marine energy collegiate competitions for a chance to make a splash and win some cash.
Could a New Kind of Power Supply Help Make Data Centers Grid-Friendly?
NLR and its partner, ON.energy, are working together to test how ON.energy’s uninterruptable power supply can store and manage energy to protect grids from data center spikes.
Genesis Mission's AI-Driven Research To Strengthen US Grid, Supply Chains, and Technological Leadership
NLR is leveraging years of expertise in AI research, wide-ranging data assets, and advanced experimental resources to contribute to building the Genesis Mission platform.
Beneath the Surface: Glorynel Ojeda Matos on Strengthening the Systems We Depend On
NLR researcher Glorynel Ojeda Matos focuses on practical solutions that help decision makers plan ahead to keep key systems running when it matters most.
In Alaska, a Data Center Inside a Power Plant, Inside a Microgrid
A hydropower microgrid in Cordova, Alaska, will now host a data center, furthering a project initiated by the U.S. Department of Energy to localize resources and reduce exposure to outages.
Researchers Use Light To Tune Electronic Properties in Ultrathin Materials
NLR researchers developed a scalable, light-based method that achieves the spatial precision and stability needed for commercial applications in multilogic devices, inverters, and optoelectronic devices.
REopt Expands Options To Help Energy Managers Cut Costs
NLR’s REopt Web Tool tells a more comprehensive story with the addition of air-source heat pump (ASHP) analysis capabilities and other user-friendly features that streamline efforts to optimize a building’s energy system.
Rising Above the Tide: Strategic Energy Planning on Tangier Island
Tangier Island is working with the Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project (ETIPP) to enhance energy reliability and generate energy-bill savings for the town and its residents.
February 2026
Could a New Kind of Data Center Give Back to the Grid?
Data center company Verrus recently partnered with experts at the National Laboratory of the Rockies to investigate whether their more grid-friendly data center design was ready for the real world.
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Last Updated May 5, 2025