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HERO WEC V1.0 WEC-Sim Detailed Simulation Runs and Summary Data

Data sets from simulation runs include 144 wave cases that were run based on the WEC-Sim model (https://mhkdr.openei.org/submissions/483). The 144 wave cases represent waves with the following wave height and wave period ranges: Significant Wave Height: 0.25 4.0m in 0.25m incre...
Jenne, S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Aug 12, 2022
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HERO WEC V1.0 2024 WEC-Sim Detailed Simulation Runs and Summary Data

This dataset includes results from simulations of NREL's hydraulic and electric reverse osmosis wave energy converter (HEREO WEC). Simulation runs include 135 wave cases that were based on the updated WEC-Sim model, which is linked below. The data represented in this repository i...
Panzarella, J. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Jul 01, 2024
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Wave Tank Characterization Data

This data set was collected from a 16k gallon single paddle type wave tank after adjustments were made to the transfer function in the control software. The file names describe the commanded wave height and period which can then be compared with the actual measured height and peri...
Candon, C. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Jul 14, 2023
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Reference Site Condition Datasets for Floating Wind Arrays in the United States

Floating offshore wind farm design is highly site-specific, requiring detailed information about the specific conditions of a project area for realistic design studies. Unfortunately, publicly available site condition data for potential floating offshore wind project sites in the ...
Biglu. . et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Aug 02, 2024
4 Resources
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Wave Energy Prize Wave Calibration Data for the 1:20 Scale Testing at MASK

Time series data, sensor layout, and wave calibration summaries for the wave height measurements for the 10 calibration sea states for the 1:20 scale testing of the Wave Energy Prize (WEP) at the US Navy's Maneuvering and Seakeeping (MASK) Basin at the Naval Surface Warfare Center...
Driscoll, R. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
May 08, 2017
6 Resources
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RM3 Wave Tank Validation Model

An approximately 1/75th scale point absorber wave energy absorber was built to validate the testing systems of a 16k gallon single paddle wave tank. The model was build based on the RM3 design and incorporated a linear position sensor, a force transducer, and wetness detection sen...
Candon, C. and Fao, R. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Jul 31, 2023
3 Resources
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Geothermal Development and the Use of Categorical Exclusions Under NEPA

This study focuses primarily on the Categorial Exclusions (CX) process and its applicability to geothermal exploration. In this paper, we: Provide generalized background information on CXs, including previous NEPA reports addressing CXs, the process for developing CXs, and the ro...
Young, K. and Levine, A. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Sep 30, 2014
4 Resources
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NTB (Non-technical Barriers) Interviews with Geothermal Stakeholders for Geothermal Development in the Salton Sea.

Non-technical barriers to deploying geothermal electricity projects in the United States can create significant delays and other challenges, leading to higher project risk and costs, lost opportunities to access policy incentives, and ultimately decreased competitiveness against o...
Levine, A. and Smith, L. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Oct 01, 2021
1 Resources
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2017 Western Passage Tidal Energy Resource Characterization Measurements

These data are from tidal resource characterization measurements collected between April and July 2017 in Western Passage near Eastport, Maine, USA. The dataset contains the following four sub-datasets, each of which is described in more detail in the README.pdf. 1. A bottom-mou...
Kilcher, L. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Jul 31, 2017
33 Resources
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Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Datasets

The data presented here were collected from the Ocean Thermal Extractable Energy Visualization (OTEEV) project. The OTEEV project focused on assessing the Maximum Practicably Extractable Energy (MPEE) from the world's ocean thermal resources. This project explored the feasibili...
Langle, N. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 25, 2014
10 Resources
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Annual Average Modeled Wind Speed for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

Shapefiles of annual average modeled wind speed for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands at 70 and 100 m hub heights. These shapefiles were generated from a raster dataset with a 200 m resolution, in a UTM zone 19, datum WGS 84 projection system. This is supplemental data to the 50 ...
Heimiller, D. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 25, 2014
6 Resources
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NREL Global Offshore Wind GIS Data

GIS data for offshore wind speed (meters/second) at a 90 meter height above surface level. The data is specified to Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ). The wind resource is based on NOAA Blended Sea Winds and monthly wind speed at 30km resolution from 1987-2005, using a 0.11 wind shea...
Langle, N. and Heimiller, D. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 25, 2014
5 Resources
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U.S. Great Lakes Offshore Windspeed 90m Height High Resolution

The data here provide an estimate of annual average wind speed at 90 meter height above surface for specific offshore regions of the United States. This dataset is a geographic shapefile generated from the original raster data. The original raster data resolution is a 200-meter ce...
Heimiller, D. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 25, 2014
5 Resources
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U.S. Hawaii Offshore Windspeed 90m Height High Resolution

The data here provide an estimate of annual average wind speed at 90 meter height above surface for specific offshore regions of the United States. This dataset is a geographic shapefile generated from the original raster data. The original raster data resolution is a 200-meter ce...
Heimiller, D. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 25, 2014
5 Resources
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U.S. Pacific Coast Offshore Windspeed 90m Height High Resolution

The data here provide an estimate of annual average wind speed at 90 meter height above surface for specific offshore regions of the United States. This dataset is a geographic shapefile generated from the original raster data. The original raster data resolution is a 200-meter ce...
Heimiller, D. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 25, 2014
5 Resources
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U.S. Gulf of Mexico Coast Offshore Windspeed 90m Height High Resolution

The data here provide an estimate of annual average wind speed at 90 meter height above surface for specific offshore regions of the United States. This dataset is a geographic shapefile generated from the original raster data. The original raster data resolution is a 200-meter ce...
Heimiller, D. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 25, 2014
5 Resources
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Admiralty Inlet Hub-Height Turbulence Measurements from June 2012

This data is from measurements at Admiralty Head, in Admiralty Inlet. The measurements were made using an IMU equipped ADV mounted on a mooring, the 'Tidal Turbulence Mooring' or 'TTM'. The inertial measurements from the IMU allows for removal of mooring motion in post processing....
Kilcher, L. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Jun 18, 2012
7 Resources
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High Resolution Ocean Surface Wave Hindcast (US Wave) Data

The development of this dataset was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, Water Power Technologies Office to improve our understanding of the U.S. wave energy resource and to provide critical information for wave energy project de...
Yang, Z. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Jul 01, 2020
6 Resources
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Experimental Wave Desalination Data with Variable Feed and Pressure Input

This is the raw data collected from various experiments seeking to characterize reverse osmosis membrane performance under dynamic feed conditions (i.e., varying feed pressure and flow rate) such as those that might be experienced in a wave desalination system. This data was colle...
Sitterley, K. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Jul 29, 2025
8 Resources
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Small Scale WEC Performance Modeling Data

Small Scale WEC Performance Modeling Data is performance data from downscaled models of common WEC devices and their calculated performance outputs. This data is used by the Small WEC interactive modeling tool hosted by PRIMRE. The devices include a point absorber, a two-body poin...
King, T. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 08, 2021
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University of Miami Coupled Model (UMCM) for Hurricanes Ike and Sandy

The University of Miami Coupled Model (UMCM) is a coupled model that integrates atmospheric, wave, and ocean components to produce wind, wave, and current data. Atmospheric data is produced using the [Weather Research and Forecasting model](https://www.mmm.ucar.edu/weather-researc...
Phillipes, C. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Sep 30, 2015
5 Resources
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Kansas High Resolution Wind Resource

A shapefile of annual average wind resource potential for Kansas, United States at a 50 meter height. This data set has been validated by NREL and wind energy meteorological consultants. *Note*: This data is not suitable for micro-siting potential development projects. This shape...
Langle, N. and Heimiller, D. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 25, 2014
5 Resources
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Michigan High Resolution Wind Resource

A shapefile of annual average wind resource potential for Michigan, United States at a 50 meter height. This data set has been validated by NREL and wind energy meteorological consultants. *Note*: This data is not suitable for micro-siting potential development projects. This sha...
Langle, N. and Heimiller, D. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 25, 2014
5 Resources
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Afghanistan and Pakistan High Resolution Wind

A shapefile of annual average wind resource potential for Afghanistan and Pakistan at a 50 meter height. This data set has been validated by NREL and wind energy meteorological consultants. *Note*: This data is not suitable for micro-siting potential development projects. This sh...
Langle, N. and Heimiller, D. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 25, 2014
5 Resources
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Hawaii High Resolution Wind Resource

A shapefile of annual average wind resource potential for Utah, United States at a 50 meter height. This data set has been validated by NREL and wind energy meteorological consultants. *Note*: This data is not suitable for micro-siting potential development projects. This shapefi...
Langle, N. and Heimiller, D. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 25, 2014
5 Resources
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