Reinventing offshore wind turbines
Engineers at Sandia imagine a smaller, less expensive floating turbine and develop modeling software to set their idea in motion.
Leading from the front
Sandia New Mexico and California use enough electricity annually to power 40,000 houses for a year. An energy management team at the Labs introduces site sustainability initiatives that decrease electricity consumption.
Propelling wind energy innovation
A novel technology at Sandia, called Twistact, eliminates reliance on rare-earth magnets for large-scale wind turbines.
Community Involvement grant aids scientific discovery among young learners
The Labs sponsors the newly renovated Animal Discovery Zone at The Lawrence Hall of Science, which features riveting animal photos from National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore.
20 years of energy internships
The tribal energy internship program has provided hands-on experience and mentorship to many Native American students over the last two decades.
Photovoltaic panels catch the sun despite the snow
Early field trials show that a Sandia-developed coating for photovoltaic panels can increase energy output by as much as 85% in cold climates.
Using the power of the sun to roast green chile
If widely adopted in New Mexico, replacing propane chile roasters with solar-powered roasters could save about 7,800 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions — the equivalent of driving 1,700 cars for a year.
Expedition above the Arctic Circle
Engineer Fred Helsel and technologist Valerie Sparks recount their journey north of the Arctic Circle over frozen tundra and through avalanche-ridden passes to support Sandia research.
Exploring explosives for expanding geothermal energy
Sandia researchers test explosives and propellants to create geothermal power sites.
Staff plants tomatoes for food pantries
Nearly 70 staff members, their families and friends helped plant tomatoes in partnership with Seed2Need.