To mark the National Solar Thermal Test Facility’s 40th anniversary in July, present and past Sandia staff and managers, industry leaders and government representatives came together for a day of talks and tours focused on the history of the facility, its contributions to solar energy and other fields and the current research outlook.
On Feb. 25, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright addressed staff, toured the Labs, met with leadership and received briefings on various programs and their contributions to national security.
Budi Gunawan has been recognized for his work in marine energy and river hydrodynamics.
During Resilience Week, Sandia researchers considered ways to strengthen and protect the electric grid and other critical infrastructure.
The Gen 3 Particle Pilot Plant will be the first to demonstrate an integrated system for particle-based concentrated solar power.
Labs researchers are lending their expertise to the art of selecting the right drill bit for the challenging conditions at geothermal power plants, which can provide clean electricity all day, every day.
Postdocs from each of the Bay Area’s DOE labs showed up with their most innovative ideas and a crowd of enthusiastic supporters.
Batteries in electric vehicles can fail quickly, sometimes catching fire without much warning. A Sandia team is working to detect failures early and give drivers more warning time.
The program aims to make the laboratories safer, more energy efficient and ultimately better equipped to support our scientists and our mission.
A Sandia team drops 3D-printed torpedo anchor prototypes from up to 30 feet in the air to determine an optimal anchor design for offshore use.