NLR's water power program leverages more than 40 years of experience researching and validating water power technologies 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 water power research accomplishments report.

New Wave Energy Converter Design Inspired by Wind Energy

Feb. 8, 2018

Student-Designed Flume Arrives at NWTC

Jan. 3, 2018

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.