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><h1>About NREL</h1><p class="lead">The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the U.S. Department of Energy's primary national laboratory for energy systems research and development. </p><p>With a focus on security and reliability, NREL leads energy systems integration and innovation鈥攅nhancing existing technologies and developing new, cutting-edge solutions that unlock economic opportunity and fuel America's global competitiveness.</p><p>NREL bridges foundational research with practical applications across fuels, storage, buildings, renewables, and emerging technologies. 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