Publications

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Popular Publications

This list includes NREL publications released from April 1 to June 30, 2024. It is updated quarterly and based on publication downloads. Visit the research program sites for recent publications by topic.

Barriers and Opportunities to Realize the System Value of Interregional Transmission, NREL Technical Report (2024)

Solar Pathways in Federal Energy Assistance Programs: Expanding the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), NREL Technical Report (2024)

eGridGPT: Trustworthy AI in the Control Room, NREL Technical Report (2024)

County Land-Use Regulations for Solar Energy Development in Colorado, NREL Technical Report (2024)

Spring 2024 Solar Industry Update, NREL Presentation (2024)

The Role of Biofuels and Biomass Feedstocks for Decarbonizing the U.S. Economy by 2050: DECARB: Decarbonizing Energy Through Collaborative Analysis of Routes and Benefits, NREL Technical Report (2024)

Advanced Guide to Understanding Power System Model Results for Long-Term Resource Plans, NREL Technical Report (2024)

Maintaining Grid Reliability – Lessons From Renewable Integration Studies, NREL Technical Report (2024)

Status and Trends in the U.S. Voluntary Green Power Market: 2022 Data, NREL Technical Report (2024)

The Lithuania 100% Renewable Energy Study – Interim Results: Electricity System Scenarios for 2030, NREL Presentation (2024)