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Explore the economic impact of renewable energy projects with the enhanced International Jobs and Economic Development Impacts (I-JEDI) model. This free tool estimates critical metrics like employment, earnings, and GDP, helping energy planners and policymakers align their #CleanEnergy investments with economic objectives. The latest update includes new economic data, inflation adjustments, and updated cost estimates for #solar PV and #wind projects in Colombia, Mexico, the Philippines, South Africa, and Zambia. Users can also input specific project data for tailored results, ensuring more accurate insights. ?? I-JEDI was developed by NREL with support from USAID. Ready to take a look? Visit our website ?? https://bit.ly/4dCpaO8

2024 is shaping up to be another big year for solar markets, according to the Summer 2024 Solar Industry Update! Global solar PV installations are projected to reach about 560 GW by the end of 2024—up about a third over 2023. Check out the full update to learn more about trends in solar deployment, pricing, manufacturing, and more: https://lnkd.in/gsWpDmhv

#HispanicHeritageMonth has provided a valuable opportunity to celebrate the rich culture and vibrant traditions within the NREL community! As we wrap up this month, we’re reminded of the importance of creating an environment that fosters connection, inclusion, and cultural appreciation. Here’s to honoring and celebrating our diverse backgrounds, not just this month, but all year long!

Join us at the 2024 Out in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (oSTEM) Conference! Stop by booth 908 at the Career & Graduate School Expo to learn more about #career and #intern opportunities at NREL. #oSTEM2024

The 2024 State of Innovation white paper published by NREL’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center reveals a readiness for innovation in the production of cement and concrete. NREL convenes stakeholders and decision makers who are reinventing the industry. Read More >> https://bit.ly/4etE7D8

Join the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), U.S. Department of Energy #BOTTLEconsortium on Oct. 16, 2024, 2–2:45 p.m. ET for a webinar on using analysis to guide #PlasticCircularity. National Renewable Energy Laboratory researcher and BOTTLE Analysis Co-Lead Taylor Uekert will introduce key analysis techniques—such as techno-economic analysis, life cycle assessment, and environmental justice evaluation—and how the consortium uses these tools to guide research activities. Register now: https://bit.ly/3Yuejl7

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the courage and self-determination of Indigenous peoples. We’re proud to have the Office of Indian Energy | U.S. Department of Energy at the forefront of our work with Tribes as we continue our commitment to supporting Tribal energy sovereignty.

Reading, Pennsylvania is poised to save hundreds of thousands of dollars annually on energy costs with new solar installations. This project leverages an energy savings performance contract (ESPC), which Reading found guidance on through a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) peer-learning cohort. Reading’s Sustainability Manager Bethany Ayers-Fisher, said, “At the beginning of the cohort, the ESPC felt like a pipe dream. And now we see, yes, we can do this.” This year, Reading will begin construction on a 1.78-MW rooftop and parking-lot solar installation, marking a significant step toward its goal of achieving 100% renewable energy. Learn more about how Reading’s cohort participation helped advance its clean energy goals: https://bit.ly/3TYQFdy

Big updates to a powerful open-source software tool are changing how we approach marine renewable energy (MRE). ??? The Marine and Hydrokinetic Toolkit (MHKiT) is about more than just data analysis. Over 30 experts worldwide (and counting) are collaborating to fine-tune the tool and capture the ocean’s energy potential. ?? Read on: https://lnkd.in/gD57qR49