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The Dynamic Maps, Geographic Information System (GIS) Data and Analysis Tools Web site provides maps, data and tools for renewable energy resources that determine which energy technologies are viable solutions in domestic and international regions.

MapSearch - While this site contains detailed information and quality data, if you want to search for the latest and most up-to-date maps created by NREL, please visit our MapSearch: http://www.nrel.gov/gis/mapsearch/ A slide from the Renewable Energy Technology Resource Maps for the United States presentation (PowerPoint 8.1 MB).

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory's GIS team analyzes wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, and other energy resources and inputs the data into the GIS.

Read more about how NREL's GIS staff and capabilities enhance the laboratory's research.

For a quick snapshot of U.S. resource maps for various renewable energy technologies, access the Renewable Energy Technology Resource Maps for the United States (PowerPoint 8.1 MB) presentation on this Web site.