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.
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.
DOE solar energy leaders tour National Solar Thermal Test Facility
Representatives from the DOE Solar Energy Technologies Office visited last week for the first time in two years. They learned about changes at the facility and plans for the next phase of the tower.
Sandia scientist to lead Minerals, Metals and Materials Society
Brad Boyce brings his experience in materials science to his three-year tenure with the society.
Sandia-operated Arctic measurement facility moved, research to continue
Look back on eight years of collecting critical data on the North Slope of Alaska.
Sandia uncovers hidden factors that affect solar farms during severe weather
Researchers use machine learning to determine the age of a solar farm and the amount of cloud cover, both factors that affect farm performance in severe weather.
Using a mineral ‘sponge’ to catch uranium
Remediation technology reduces uranium levels 10,000-fold at legacy site in Colorado
