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February 2026
How To Crack the Wave Energy Code
MODAQ 2 offers marine energy developers the data they need—reliably collected in a scalable platform that is ready for the ocean.
Will Water-Powered Microgrids Work in the Real World?
National Laboratory of the Rockies webinar series will highlight how researchers test and de-risk marine energy microgrid technologies in the lab.
January 2026
From Beta to Data: Marine Energy Analysis Tool Is Now Stable and Ready
A team of national laboratory researchers recently released version 1.0 of the Marine Hydrokinetic Toolkit (MHKiT).
NLR Advances Battery-Free Power for Remote Maritime Sensors and Navigation Aids
Temperature difference between water and air drives magnetic phase transition.
Nora Riedinger's Path to Ocean Power
Early in college, Nora Riedinger knew she wanted a career in energy. But which kind of energy? Each had its own fascinating engineering conundrums to unravel and solve. How to decide?
November 2025
Can Your Wave Energy Technology Survive the Ocean?
With SEA-Stack, wave energy companies will be able to quickly vet new technology designs and potentially save significant time and money.
September 2025
HERO’s Mission: Engineering ‘Video Games’ Meet Wave Tank
NREL’s hydraulic and electric reverse osmosis wave energy converter (HERO WEC) is getting an upgrade.
August 2025
Applications Open for Collegiate Competitions Aimed at Inspiring Future Water Power Workforce
Application period opens for annual marine energy and hydropower competitions, which challenge college students to find real-world solutions and explore career pathways.
Heavy Metal Meets High Tides With New 3D Printer
New tool lets researchers and partners cut prototyping costs, wait times, and design barriers for ocean energy technologies and more.
June 2025
Beneath the Surface: Why Bri Friedman Embraces Failure
This NREL engineer is working with the laboratory’s marine energy team to develop a device called the small underwater research flap wave energy converter—or SURF-WEC, for short.
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Last Updated May 5, 2025