NLR's water power program leverages more than 40 years of experience validating and accelerating the deployment of water power innovations through world-class facilities, specialized capabilities, and cutting-edge design tools.

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A Swiss Army Knife of Wave Energy Models

SEA-Stack, a free, open-source tool, combines multiple wave energy models in one user-friendly package

Hydropower

Marine Energy

Integrated Water Systems

Fiscal Year 2024 Accomplishments Report

Review the latest accomplishments report to learn how we're advancing water power research.

Wind and Wave Energy Pioneer Finds Freedom in Research

Sept. 12, 2017

NREL Deploys Wave and Tidal Measurement Buoys

June 14, 2017

NREL Researchers Present at Waterpower Week in Washington

April 18, 2017

Visit Our Virtual Water Power Experience

Take a 360-degree facilities tour! Explore a water-powered island.

Meet Our Water Power Staff

Meet NLR's water power team! See their impacts. Work with them.

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