Renewable Energy Technology A National Perspective

For decades people were only concerned with the question how to generate enough energy to satisfy our growing energy demand. Renewable energy technology was not on the agenda. Today this has changed. As news came out that fossil fuel resources are running out much faster than expected and damage to our environment is already causing significant changes to our climate people are now looking for new answers. Renewable energy technology is now at the forefront of our quest to solve our current energy crisis.

The energy crisis and the environmental problems are so fundamental that no single government can solve the problem alone. As a matter of fact, the problem is so vast that we cannot just rely on our governments to make changes. Each and every one of us must take responsibility for their own energy consumption and contribute as much as possible to a cleaner future.

In the Unites States the government has established the national renewable energy technology laboratory (NREL). In addition to research, the laboratory also provides information to the public about renewable energy sources.

On its’ website the NREL provides a lot of information to anybody who wants to learn about renewable energy technology. The website also provides information about the research conducted by the NREL. In particular you can read about development strategies to change the way that power is consumed in businesses, homes and even in our cars.

You can also visit the laboratory for renewable energy technology in person in Golden and in Washington. However, if your main focus is on wind energy I recommend you visit the national wind technology center instead.

At the NREL in Golden, Colorado you can learn a lot about how you can help to protect our environment and how you can save energy in your daily live. Especially the visitor’s center provides a vast array of information about renewable energy technology and how we can integrate alternative sources of energy into our daily activities. The opening hours of the center are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The center is closed on weekends and public holidays.

If you are interested in alternative and clean energy sources then the NREL’s website should be one of your first focal points. It provides in-depth information about all different types of renewable energy technology, such as solar energy, wind power, biomass power and geothermal power. If you are a student you can find materials to assist with your assignments and school projects.
Since the NREL is an official institution you know that the information you find on their website is accurate and up to date.

The NREL website is especially helpful if you are interested in solar energy. The information is innovative and to the point and can be a good starting point if you are thinking about using solar renewable energy technology in your home or your office.
Finding a solution to our energy and environmental problems is a very pressing issue and the government is dedicating more and more funds to finding a solution. Recently, the US Department of Energy has allocated $107.4m to support and further efficiency and clean energy projects. The scientists at the national renewable energy technology laboratory are at the forefront of research in this area.

The NREL website also provides extensive information on solar thermal, photovoltaic and solar radiation research.

The NREL also provides help and advice to anybody who is interested in using clean renewable energy technology in their lives. If you need help to get your project started or off the ground the NREL provides the support you need. They already support clean energy projects for businesses, educational institutions, tribal communities and even many international governments.

If you are ready to make a difference and start implementing clean and green energy into your live I recommend that you inform yourself first. The national renewable energy technology laboratory’s website can be a great starting point for your own research. You will find reliable answers to many of your questions and it will give you the confidence that you know you can make a change, too!