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September 2026
New Kind of Surfer Is Riding Waves—and Producing Power
NLR and University of Hawaii deploy a wave energy device, capturing and sharing data to grow the marine energy industry.
August 2026
Collaboration Could Be a Win-Win for Cascading Hydropower
NLR researchers teamed up with Grant PUD to investigate how coordination among multiple dam operators would impact Mid-Columbia hydropower system efficiency and output.
July 2026
NLR-Led Center Could Spur Industrial Adoption of New Membrane Technologies
Three national laboratories are merging expertise in designing, fabricating, and testing membranes to create a single pathway to launch new membrane technologies that could reduce energy demand and costs across a range of industries.
Water Power Winners Emerge As Collegiate Competitions Surge
Top teams claim prizes at 2026 Hydropower and Marine Energy Collegiate Competition final events, and DOE welcomes a record 45 teams for the 2027 season.
US Hydropower Faces Supply Chain Challenges With Large Power Transformers
A new report identifies nine unique challenges that hydropower facilities face when upgrading or replacing large power transformers.
HERO’s Mission: Building a Blueprint for Wave Energy Components
The latest HERO WEC mission status update examines how a new charge controller design could fill a gap in the wave energy industry.
April 2026
Riding the Ocean's Data
NLR researchers are advancing wave energy modeling through integrated simulation efforts that combine hydrodynamics, device dynamics, and environmental conditions to support technology development and deployment.
March 2026
Amped To Shape the Future of Water Power?
Enter DOE’s 2027 hydropower and marine energy collegiate competitions for a chance to make a splash and win some cash.
Beneath the Surface: Glorynel Ojeda Matos on Strengthening the Systems We Depend On
NLR researcher Glorynel Ojeda Matos focuses on practical solutions that help decision makers plan ahead to keep key systems running when it matters most.
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.
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Last Updated May 5, 2025