Devon Kesseli

Devon Kesseli is a Researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) within the Mechanical Engineering department. His work focuses on energy conversion and storage systems, particularly in concentrated solar power, geothermal energy, and industrial process heat.

• Education: Bachelor in Physics (Reed College), Master in Mechanical Engineering (University of Colorado Boulder)

His research integrates optical measurement software, thermal fluid system modeling, and techno-economic analysis to advance renewable energy technologies. Recent publications highlight innovations in heliostat automation, geothermal generator design, and computer vision-based surface measurement, all aligned with NREL’s mission to drive clean energy solutions.

Kesseli collaborates extensively with DOE initiatives like the Heliostat Consortium (HelioCon) and contributes to technical reports on energy system manufacturing and market analysis. His work bridges advanced engineering with practical deployment of renewable energy technologies.