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, 2020. It is updated quarterly and based on publication downloads. Visit the research program sites for recent publications by topic.

• 2019 Offshore Wind Technology Data Update, NREL Technical Report (2020)

  Research Roadmap on Grid-Forming Inverters, NREL Technical Report (2020)

  The Technical and Economic Potential of the H2@Scale Hydrogen Concept within the United States, NREL Technical Report (2020)

  A Guide to Energy Master Planning of High-Performance Districts and Communities, NREL Technical Report (2020)

  2020 Standard Scenarios Report: A U.S. Electricity Sector Outlook, NREL Technical Report (2020)

  The Value of Increased HVDC Capacity Between Eastern and Western U.S. Grids: The Interconnections Seam Study: Preprint, Journal Article Preprint (2020)

  Interconnections Seam Study, NREL Presentation (2020)

  Global Overview of Energy Storage Performance Test Protocols, NREL Technical Report (2020)

  Initial Results from the 2020 U.S. Geothermal Power Production and District Heating Market Report, NREL Fact Sheet (2020)

  The Cost of Floating Offshore Wind Energy in California Between 2019 and 2032, NREL Technical Report (2020)

• Journal Articles

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

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