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Energy Analysis

Analysis at NREL aims to increase the understanding of the current and future interactions and roles of energy policies, markets, resources, technologies, environmental impacts, and infrastructure. These analyses are used to inform decisions as energy-efficient and renewable energy technologies advance from concept to commercial application.

NREL's Analysis Capabilities and Expertise

We use our knowledge and expertise to integrate complex sets of data across several technologies. Learn more about our crosscutting work in these core areas:

Models and Tools

Our models and tools help analysts provide insight into renewable energy technologies and their uses. Some key NREL models include:

Regional Energy Deployment System (ReEDS)
Solar Advisor Model (SAM)
Job and Economic Development Impact Model (JEDI)
TransAtlas

Energy Technology Cost and Performance Data

Renewable Energy Technology Resource Maps

NREL is a national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, operated by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC

Content Last Updated: October 27, 2009

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