Water Research Publications
NREL disseminates its research and development accomplishments, including areas of research in hydroelectric power and tidal wave energy, through hydropower publications and marine energy publications.
Recent Hydropower Publications
How Fisheries Biologists Can Facilitate the Clean Energy Transition, Fisheries Magazine (2024)
Regional Power System Black Start With Run of River Hydropower Plant and Battery Energy Storage, Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy (2024)
Hydropower Supply Chain Gap Analysis, U.S. Department of Energy Technical Report (2024)
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Recent Marine Energy Publications
Data Acquisition and Control for Marine Energy Devices: Cost Considerations, NREL Technical Report (2024)
Browse all marine energy publications.
Annual Highlights
NREL Water Power Fiscal Year 2024 Accomplishments Report
NREL Water Power Fiscal Year 2023 Accomplishments Report
NREL Water Power Fiscal Year 2022 Accomplishments Report
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Last Updated Feb. 25, 2025