Publications

NREL researchers actively publish their latest scientific findings and breakthroughs in technical reports, journal articles, conference papers, patents, presentations, and more.  

Popular Publications

This list includes NREL publications released Oct. 1–Dec. 31, 2021. It is updated quarterly and based on publication downloads. Visit the research program sites for recent publications by topic.

U.S. Solar Photovoltaic System and Energy Storage Cost Benchmarks, NREL Technical Report (2021)

Electrification of Aircraft: Challenges, Barriers, and Potential Impacts , NREL Technical Report (2021)

Fall 2021 Solar Industry Update, NREL Presentation (2021)

There's No Place Like Home: Residential Parking, Electrical Access, and Implications for the Future of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, NREL Technical Report (2021)

An Examination of the Hydropower Licensing and Federal Authorization Process, NREL Technical Report (2021)

Photovoltaic (PV) Module Technologies: 2020 Benchmark Costs and Technology Evolution Framework Results, NREL Technical Report (2021)

2021 Standard Scenarios Report: A U.S. Electricity Sector Outlook, NREL Technical Report (2021)

Storage Futures Study: The Challenge of Defining Long-Duration Energy Storage, NREL Technical Report (2021)

U.S. Building Stock Characterization Study: A National Typology for Decarbonizing U.S. Buildings. Part 1: Residential Buildings, NREL Technical Report (2021)

Floating Photovoltaic System Cost Benchmark: Q1 2021 Installations on Artificial Water Bodies, NREL Technical Report (2021)

• Journal Articles

• View recent research highlights or the list of journal articles published this year in the publications database.

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