Sandia cooks material-storage containers to assess fire safety
After a series of tests that mimic a raging-hot fire, the team found that their sealed, stainless steel containers did not break open.
Labs-directed research drives innovation to advance fusion ignition
In August, Sandia developed diagnostic sensors and imagers that contributed to a groundbreaking experiment at the National Ignition Facility.
Multicultural Sandia program in fusion energy attracted interns’ eyes
The new program offers personal attention, practice with outstanding equipment and new possibilities to undergraduate students.
DOE Deputy Secretary David M. Turk visits California site
Labs leadership welcomed Turk, NNSA Administrator Jill Hruby and others during a visit on Nov. 1.
Underground tests dig into how heat affects salt-bed repository behavior
Scientists launch a yearslong experiment intended to refine computer models and inform policymakers on spent nuclear fuel disposal.
Providing resilient power
Sandia, Emera Technologies and Kirtland Air Force Base partnered to demonstrate microgrid technology that could make power more reliable in neighborhoods, military bases, hospitals and more.
Sandia scientists provide technical assistance to American-Made Solar Prize finalist
Rocking Solar has developed a tracker for solar panels that weigh less, costs less and is lower risk than trackers widely used today. Sandia assisted the company by discussing improvements and considerations for the design.
Sandia creates global archive of historical renewable energy documents
The archive, which includes nearly sixty years of concentrating solar power research, is now easily and publicly accessible, a game-changer for solar researchers and engineers.
Look who’s turning 25
The Z Pulsed Power Facility, or Z machine, celebrates a history of power and innovation at Sandia.
Sandia-developed solar cell technology reaches space on board small satellite
mPower Technology’s DragonSCALES was initially developed at the Labs to reduce the cost of creating solar technology and increase its efficiencies. Future projects may take the technology as far as the moon.