Sandia wins five R&D 100 awards and a silver specialty award
Judges favored projects that demonstrate practical impact and technological significance. Since 1976, Sandia has earned 144 R&D 100 awards.
We’ve got the power
A successful test on the Sandia-Kirtland Air Force Base electrical grid demonstrates the benefits of a new power-generating system.
Propelling wind energy innovation
A novel technology at Sandia, called Twistact, eliminates reliance on rare-earth magnets for large-scale wind turbines.
Two Sandia researchers receive E.O. Lawrence Awards
Sandia pulsed-power physicist Daniel Sinars and quantum information scientist Andrew Landahl have each received one of DOE’s highest scientific midcareer honors.
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.
DOE awards Sandia for small-business partnerships, achievements
The annual Small Business Awards Program recognizes the outstanding performance of people and organizations that expand partnerships with small businesses to help advance the DOE’s mission.
Powering the moon: Sandia researchers design microgrid for future lunar base
In partnership with NASA, Sandia researchers design reliable and resilient microgrids that could sustain astronauts, mining and fuel processing on the moon.
NNSA celebrates opening with ribbon-cutting for new complex
The 330,000-square-foot, LEED Gold-certified complex will house more than 1,200 employees who support the national security mission.