Water Research

NREL is at the forefront of water energy research and energy solutions. Researchers are exploring the vast potential of harnessing water's power in various forms, including hydropower, marine energy, and integrated water systems.

Hydropower, which taps into the kinetic energy of flowing water, has been a longstanding and reliable source of energy, contributing significantly to electricity generation. Marine energy, on the other hand, delves into harnessing the untapped potential of waves, tides, and currents to generate power. Furthermore, the integration of water systems, considering both energy and water resources as interconnected components, emerges as a holistic approach to optimize the overall efficiency of water-based energy generation methods. Explore these three interconnected realms of water research and find out how NREL researchers are propelling water energy into a secure and resilient future.