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Learning from Arctic Microgrids: Cost and Resiliency Projections for Renewable Energy Expansion with Hydrogen and Battery Storage
Uses real load, resource, and generation data from Kotzebue, Alaska to compare microgrid architectures that increase renewable penetration while maintaining reliability. Using HOMER Pro, it evaluates pathways to meet over 90% of annual electricity demand with renewables, comparing...
McKinley, P. et al University of Alaska
Jul 29, 2025
State Hydrogen Activities Map
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) maintains a resource detailing hydrogen-related activities across U.S. states. The database includes information on policies, pilot projects, infrastructure developments, and partnerships. It helps policymakers, businesses...
National Association of State Energy Officials
Dec 26, 2024
Integration of Electrolysis Systems Into Isolated Microgrid Systems at Extreme Cold Climates
Isolated microgrid systems are generally used to power communities in remote locations where transmission line installations are cost prohibitive. These systems are usually powered by diesel generators, delivering expensive energy with high carbon emissions. However, most of these...
Nemsow, N. et al Karlsruche Institute of Technology
Dec 31, 2024
Hydrogen Resource Data, Tools, and Maps
NREL's hydrogen resource page aggregates datasets, tools, and interactive maps related to hydrogen production, distribution, and infrastructure. It includes maps showing renewable resource potential for electrolysis, locations of existing and planned hydrogen fueling stations, and...
NLR
Mar 25, 2025
Maximizing Solar and Transportation Synergies
This report considers the technological and market pathways that will enable better use of photovoltaic (PV) electricity as fuel for future transportation demand. Most of the pathways identified will require collaborative research and development (RandD) efforts to improve the cap...
Ardani, K. et al NLR
Aug 31, 2021
Fuel Cell Backup Power System for Grid-Service and Micro-Grid in Telecommunication Applications
This paper presents the feasibility and economics of using fuel cell backup power systems in telecommunication cell towers to provide grid services (e.g., ancillary services, demand response). The fuel cells are able to provide power for the cell tower during emergency conditions....
Ma, Z. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2017
Understanding Line Losses and Transformer Losses in Rural Isolated Distribution Systems
Rural, isolated power systems in the mainland U.S. and in states like Alaska and Hawaii are powered by assets like diesel generators. These rural, isolated power systems also cannot operate at the higher band of medium voltage (like 69kV). They are primarily in the 12 to 14 kV ran...
Prabakar, K. NLR
May 01, 2024
SERA: Scenario Evaluation and Regionalization Analysis Model
The SERA model developed by NREL analyzes scenarios for hydrogen production, delivery, and consumption infrastructure in the United States. It evaluates regional deployment pathways, cost implications, supply chain logistics, and market adoption. SERA helps policymakers and indust...
NLR
Feb 09, 2025
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
Understanding Line Losses and Transformer Losses in Rural Isolated Distribution Systems: Preprint
Rural, isolated power systems in the mainland U.S. and in states like Alaska and Hawaii are powered by assets like diesel generators. These rural, isolated power systems also cannot operate at the higher band of medium voltage (like 69kV). They are primarily in the 12 to 14 kV ran...
Prabakar, K. et al NLR
Feb 29, 2024
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