Advanced Energy System and Infrastructure Design and Testing
NLR provides analysis, simulation and testing, and engineering support to help countries design and optimize the performance of advanced energy systems and infrastructure. We offer this technical support for the buildings, industry, power, and transport sectors and for integrated energy systems.
Screening, Feasibility, and Optimization Analysis
NLR applies a variety of analytic tools and advanced methods to collaborate with in-country partners to support screening and feasibility analysis for energy production systems and infrastructure. This includes holistic evaluations of regional conditions to help identify and prioritize locations for energy development, as well as assessment of energy baselines and market, policy, and investment conditions. For an example, check out REopt.
We also partner with countries on long-term energy planning as well as feasibility studies for energy projects and infrastructure. This includes capacity expansion and production cost modeling to optimize electric system planning, and use of energy efficiency, storage, and grid management technologies.
Energy Systems Integration, Grid Management, and Power System Engineering
NLR's world-class Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF) provides governments, system operators, technical and research institutes, and the private sector with advanced simulation and testing of integrated power, buildings, transport, and industrial energy systems and grid integration. This includes support for:
State-of-the art forecasting
Voltage and frequency regulation
Grid codes
Transmission and distribution system design
Balancing area regulation
Storage systems
Smart grid technologies
Other energy system and grid management technologies and measures.
Energy System and Project Design
We have deep experience with delivery of analytic and technical support to project developers, facility managers, communities, and national and local governments with energy system design and projects. Our unique expertise involves design optimization for advanced energy power systems, buildings, and transport projects and systems. We also offer a unique immersive visualization and simulation capability on advanced energy system design.
High-Performance Buildings
NLR is a global leader in simulation and design of building systems that integrate innovative energy technologies and systems along with energy efficiency measures into buildings to optimize energy performance. This includes simulation and optimization tools and analytic support, and engineering design assistance. Learn more about our buildings research.
Transport Systems
We work with stakeholders around the world to support the design and deployment of affordable, reliable transport systems powered by a full range of energy sources, including natural gas, hydrogen, biofuels, electricity, and other advanced fuels and technologies. This includes modeling and expert assistance to vehicle fleet managers, government regulators and planners, and automotive companies. Learn more about our transportation research.
Project Portfolio Development and Financing Support
We assist partners with techno-economic, geographic information system, and financial analysis to optimize how project portfolios meet energy goals. This includes:
Site assessment
Resource evaluation
Off-taker assessment
Technology assessments
Economic modeling
Feasibility analysis
Design specifications
Project financing and contractual mechanisms
Other related technical services.
We also assist partners in evaluating investment markets and risks, financing sources, and in developing innovative investment instruments and public-private financing partnerships.
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Last Updated Oct. 20, 2026