Facilities

	Advanced Thermal Conversion Laboratory (PDF 911 KB) Download Acrobat Reader 15973 Denver West Parkway Golden, CO 80401
For more than 20 years, researchers have tested, developed, and evaluated new heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning, and combined heat and power concepts, full-scale systems, and components at the world class Advanced Thermal Conversion Laboratory, located in NREL's Thermal Test Facility.
	Alternative Fuels User Facility 16173 Denver West Parkway Golden, CO 80401
The Alternative Fuels User Facility provides laboratory space for methanol, ethanol, and other alternative fuel research. It includes a pilot plant for evaluating biofuels production technology.
	Field Test Laboratory Building 15523 Denver West Parkway Golden, CO 80401
Constructed in 1985, the Field Test Laboratory Building houses 41 laboratories for research in alternative fuels and industrial processes.
	High-Flux Solar Furnace 2054 Quaker Street Golden, CO 80401
NREL researchers have achieved a world record concentration of 50,000 suns at the High-Flux Solar Furnace. The heat generated at this facility can be used for materials processing and advanced materials manufacturing, ultra-accelerated weathering, and detoxifying hazardous wastes.
	National Wind Technology Center 18200 State Highway 128 Golden, CO 80403
The National Wind Technology Center, located in the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site buffer zone, is the site of NREL's wind energy research.
	Outdoor Test Facility 15883 Denver West Parkway Golden, CO 80401
The Outdoor Test Facility provides space for performing outdoor photovoltaics experiments.
	Solar Energy Research Facility 15313 Denver West Parkway Golden, CO 80401
Completed in 1993, the Solar Energy Research Facility (SERF) houses 42 laboratories for research in photovoltaics, superconductivity, and related materials science. SERF is one of the federal government's most energy efficient buildings, using approximately 50% less energy than typical research facilities
	Solar Radiation Research Laboratory 2054 Quaker Street Golden, CO 80401
The Solar Radiation Research Laboratory (SRRL) provides a local solar resource database, provides outdoor radiometer calibrations, and supports the radiation measurement and instrumentation needs of renewable energy R&D. The SRRL is one of the four longest-running radiation monitoring stations in the U.S.—there is no other available facility with 14 years of continuous solar radiation measurement.
	Thermal Test Facility 15973 Denver West Parkway Golden, CO 80401
The Thermal Test Facility, completed in 1996, provides state-of-the-art laboratories for testing energy saving technologies using 60% less energy than a building constructed according to Federal Energy Code.
	Visitors Center 15013 Denver West Parkway Golden, CO 80401
NREL's Visitors Center features interactive exhibits and displays explaining renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. It is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Groups are encouraged to make advanced reservations at (303)384-6565.
	Denver West Office Park 1617 Cole Boulevard Golden, CO 80401
NREL leases 214,000 sq. ft. of office space in the Denver West Office Park. The space is used for administrative offices and research labs.
	Washington, D.C. Office 901 D Street, S.W., Suite 930 Washington D.C. 20024-2157
NREL's Washington D.C. Office provides analysis, program, and communications support for the laboratory in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area.