NREL's water research team leverages more than 40 years of experience developing renewable energy systems to design, evaluate, validate, and demonstrate innovative water technologies.

City with renewable energy and "Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize" above "Up to 10 winners will receive part of the $2.5 million combined cash pool."

Turning the Tide for Renewables in Alaska

NREL tidal research is revealing opportunities for rebuilding Alaska's economy with renewable energy

Hydropower

Marine Energy

Integrated Water Systems

News

Two Teams Named Grand-Prize Winners in Water Resource Recovery Prize

Nov. 9, 2021
NREL Tool Provides Cybersecurity and Savings for Hydropower Plants

Nov. 1, 2021
Q&A With Jon White: Achieving Security by Design

Oct. 29, 2021

Publications

Igiugig Site Visit Report
New Report Can Help Reduce Time and Cost To Advance Hydropower
An Examination of the Hydropower Licensing and Federal Authorization Process
Informing Cybersecurity Decisions With the Value-at-Risk Framework

Request for Information

NREL has issued a request for information from the broader hydropower industry to work with a variety of stakeholders to ensure that suitable prizes are developed going forward.

Learn more, and submit your response to the hydropower request for information.