This page lists a few recent publications showcasing research innovations and analysis conducted at NREL. Search the NREL Publications page for additional technical reports.

Annual Technology Baseline: Pathways to Scaling Nuclear Deployment and Market Potential for Small Modular Reactors by 2050

Technoeconomics of Deploying Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Modules

Expanding Lithium Recovery from Low-Concentration Sources

Enhancing Grid Cybersecurity with Explainable AI

Groundbreaking vapor deposition method proven for perovskites

NREL defines cost-benefits of heat pumps for all 50 states

The future of transmission

Silicon carbide inverters have started to revolutionize off-road vehicles

Explained: Reliability of the Current Power Grid

Explained: Causes of Three Recent Major Blackouts and What Is Being Done in Response

Explained: Maintaining a Reliable Future Grid with More Wind and Solar

Cost of Wind Energy Review: 2024 Edition

How the U.S. Power Grid Kept the Lights on in Summer 2025

Generative AI for Power Grid Operations

Tough Break: Many Factors Make Glass Breakage More Likely

Heliostat Consortium Annual Report: 2024