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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Hydropower Investment and Public-Private Ecosystem Assessment,
NREL Technical Report (2024)
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Browse all hydropower publications.
Recent Marine Energy Publications
Browse all marine energy publications.
Annual Highlights
NREL Water Power Fiscal Year 2023 Accomplishments Report
NREL Water Power Fiscal Year 2022 Accomplishments Report
Newsletter
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NREL Publications Database
Browse or search a list of all water research publications.
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