Water Research Publications

NREL disseminates its research and development accomplishments, including areas of research in hydroelectric power and tidal wave energy, through hydropower publications and marine energy publications.

Recent Hydropower Publications

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A Component-Level Bottom-Up Cost Model for Pumped Storage Hydropower, NREL Technical Report (2023) 
Hydroelectric Dam

Storage Effectiveness in Enabling Variable Generation and Avoiding Fossil Emissions, 
NREL Technical Report (2023)

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The Role of Hydropower Flexibility in Integrating Renewables in a Low-Carbon Grid, NREL Technical Report (2023)

Browse all hydropower publications.

Recent Marine Energy Publications

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Electrical Infrastructure Cost Model for Marine Energy Systems, NREL Technical Report (2023)
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Distributed Embedded Energy Converter Technologies for Marine Renewable Energy, NREL Technical Report (2023)
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PacWave Anchoring and Mooring Study, NREL Technical Report (2023)

Browse all marine energy publications.

Annual Highlights

NREL Water Power Fiscal Year 2022 Accomplishments Report

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