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 July 1–Sept. 30, 2021. It is updated quarterly and based on publication downloads. Visit the research program sites for recent publications by topic.

2021 U.S. Geothermal Power Production and District Heating Market Report, NREL Technical Report (2021)

Spatial and Temporal Analysis of the Total Cost of Ownership for Class 8 Tractors and Class 4 Parcel Delivery Trucks,
NREL Technical Report (2021)

H1 2021 Solar Industry Update, NREL Presentation (2021)

Energy Storage in South Asia: Understanding the Role of Grid-Connected Energy Storage in South Asia's Power Sector Transformation, NREL Technical Report (2021)

National Alliance for Water Innovation Master Technology Roadmap, NREL Technical Report (2021)

Use of Traveling Wave Signatures in Medium-Voltage Distribution Systems for Fault Detection and Location, NREL Technical Report (2021)

Storage Futures Study: Distributed Solar and Storage Outlook: Methodology and Scenarios, NREL Technical Report (2021)

USAID Grid-Scale Energy Storage Technologies Primer, NREL Technical Report (2021)

Enhancing Performance Contracts With Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx), NREL Technical Report (2021)

Equitable Access to Community Solar: Program Design and Subscription Considerations, NREL Fact Sheet (2021)

• Journal Articles

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

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