Technology Innovation and Assessment
NLR researchers are developing methods of innovating and assessing the potential of marine energy technologies to accelerate the industry toward commercialization.
Coastal Structure Integrated Wave Energy Converters
In an effort to help protect coastal communities and produce marine energy, NLR experts are working to bring these low-risk, high-reward devices to America's vulnerable coastal communities.
Distributed Embedded Energy Converter Technologies
To advance the state of the art in wave energy conversion systems, NLR is studying the potential of technologies that harvest ocean energy through use of flexible materials with embedded distributed energy converters.
WaveSPARC
The WaveSPARC (Systematic Process and Analysis for Reaching Commercialization) project is developing the systems innovation and engineering tools that will enable the development of the next generation of high-performance wave energy technologies.
PKelp Marine Energy Converter
NLR's PKelp™ is a small-scale, modular marine energy converter that mimics the movement of kelp to harvest ocean and river energy for off-grid applications. Find out more about PKelp on the Lab Partnering Service webpage.
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Last Updated July 15, 2026