International Science and Technology Cooperation

NREL partners with technical institutes in allied countries—as well as U.S. companies, universities, and other national laboratories—to advance shared science and technology cooperation goals.

NREL supports international energy goals by validating and piloting innovative technologies, testing systems, advancing performance standards, and applying performance simulation and optimization tools. These efforts are grounded in world-class energy systems analysis and best-in-class data, modeling, and cross-sector expertise, helping countries assess advanced technologies across buildings, industry, power, and transportation and identify pathways to improve overall energy system performance. Further, these strategic partnerships reduce technology risks and market barriers, helping unlock new opportunities for business investments and job creation.

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Energy Systems Analysis

Energy Resource and Infrastructure Assessments

Our assessments inform energy planning, policy, investment, and research.

Grid Integration and Power System Transformation Analysis

We analyze opportunities and strategies for achieving high-performing power systems.

Energy Security and Resilience Assessments

We assess technologies and system designs to enhance energy system reliability, performance, and resilience.

Energy Market, Policy, Regulation, and Financing Analysis

We offer objective analytic and technical support to inform design of regulatory and market structures, policies and standards, and financial incentives and financing instruments.

Other Capabilities

Energy System and Infrastructure Design and Testing

We provide analysis, simulation and testing, and engineering support for designing energy systems and infrastructure, and optimizing performance of energy systems.

Advanced Energy Science and Technology Collaboration

We collaborate with international technical institutes and agencies and private sector firms on energy research projects.

In-Country and Regional Course Development and Training

We develop training courses to help countries and regions implement energy solutions.