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NLR Advances Battery-Free Power for Remote Maritime Sensors and Navigation Aids

Researchers are developing a battery-free generator to power marine sensors using ocean temperature differences

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Fiscal Year 2024 Accomplishments Report

Review the latest water power research accomplishments report.

From Beta to Data: Marine Energy Analysis Tool Is Now Stable and Ready

Jan. 22, 2026

NLR Advances Battery-Free Power for Remote Maritime Sensors and Navigation Aids

Jan. 20, 2026

Nora Riedinger's Path to Ocean Power

Jan. 13, 2026

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