Search the Library
Showing results 11 - 20 of 191.
Show
results per page.
Order by:
Resource Type Specific
Technologies
Topics
Keywords
WINDExchange
WINDExchange is an outreach and education portal managed by NREL that offers wind resource data, maps, technical resources, and case studies to support wind energy development. It includes state-specific information, economic impact analyses, public acceptance resources, and schoo...
Efficiency, E. and Energy, R. U.S. Department of Energy
Dec 31, 2025
Diesel Generator Controller Evaluation via Controller-Hardware-in-the-Loop for Various Microgrid Operation Modes
This paper presents the Controller-Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) evaluation of a diesel generator controller for various microgrid operation modes. The model of the diesel generator (governor, exciter, and primary control) is simulated in real time, and the secondary control is impl...
Wang, J. et al NLR
Jan 31, 2019
On-Site Wind Energy Project Feasibility Checklist
Provided by FEMP, this checklist helps organizations evaluate whether an on-site wind energy project is viable. It covers technical considerations such as wind resource assessment, site suitability, interconnection, and equipment selection, as well as economic, environmental, and ...
Program, M. U.S. Department of Energy
Mar 21, 2023
NREL's PVWatts Calculator
PVWatts is an easy to use calculator from NREL that estimates the annual energy output and levelized cost of electricity for a grid connected photovoltaic system based on system size, location, array tilt, and basic performance assumptions. It uses National Solar Radiation Databas...
NLR
Dec 31, 2024
Igiugig’s Journey Toward Sustainability
This case study chronicles the efforts of the Igiugig Village Council, NREL, and Deerstone Consulting to transition the remote Alaska community toward sustainable energy solutions. It describes projects such as renewable microgrid installations, energy efficiency improvements, cap...
Salmon, A. et al Igiugig Village Council
Nov 30, 2022
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative: The Impact of Extensive PV Penetration
This case study analyzes how extensive penetration of solar photovoltaic generation has affected the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative's distribution system. It covers impacts on voltage regulation, frequency stability, and curtailment, and describes measures the utility implemente...
Lovas, T. National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Jun 30, 2015
HYDRA
HYDRA (Hydropower Resource Assessment Tool) developed by NREL analyzes stream gauge data, topography, and land use to identify locations where new run-of-river or conduit hydropower projects might be feasible. The tool evaluates technical potential by estimating head, flow, and th...
NLR
Mar 30, 2026
HEM: Holistic Electricity Model
HEM is a holistic electricity system model developed by NREL that integrates multiple modules to simulate generation, transmission, distribution, and market operations. It allows researchers to evaluate the impacts of policy changes, technology costs, and system constraints on gri...
NLR
Apr 20, 2025
ResStock Analysis Tool
The ResStock Analysis Tool developed by NREL models energy consumption and retrofit opportunities across the U.S. residential building stock. It uses statistical sampling, building physics, and utility data to simulate performance for millions of representative homes. Users can ev...
NLR
Jun 22, 2025
Nuclear waste from small modular reactors
Peer-reviewed study comparing fuel cycles, spent fuel characteristics, and disposal implications for several small modular reactor concepts. Results indicate many designs produce more waste per unit energy and introduce diverse waste streams that complicate handling, storage, and ...
Krall, L. et al Stanford Univeristy
Mar 30, 2026
Do you have a resource we should add to the library?
Input from multi-disciplinary practitioners helps us address knowledge gaps and improve our catalog. Use the submission form to suggest a new resource to add to C-MIX.
