NLR's water power program leverages more than 40 years of experience researching and validating water power technologies through world-class facilities, specialized capabilities, and cutting-edge design tools.

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Advancing Water Power Technologies, Together 

NLR partners with organizations across the United States to develop and deploy hydropower and marine energy technologies. Explore select water power projects on our interactive map to see how NLR helps move innovations from concept to real-world deployment.

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Visit Our Virtual Water Power Experience

Take a 360-degree facilities tour! Explore a water-powered island.
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Meet Our Water Power Staff

Meet NLR's water power team! See their impacts. Work with them. 

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Last Updated Feb. 23, 2026