From Beta to Data: Marine Energy Analysis Tool Is Now Stable & Ready - CleanTechnica

The article discusses the release of version 1.0 of the Marine Hydrokinetic Toolkit (MHKiT), a free, publicly available software tool designed to process, analyze, visualize, and standardize marine energy data. Developed by researchers at the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, MHKiT supports marine energy developers by providing efficient, consistent, and cost-saving data analysis capabilities. The tool helps users quickly interpret complex data related to ocean and river wave, current, and tidal energy, which is crucial for designing reliable and affordable marine energy technologies. Version 1.0 of MHKiT offers stable functionality across two platforms—Python and MATLAB—addressing previous limitations where MATLAB users lacked access to the full feature set. Enhancements include improved installation and run procedures and expanded data capabilities, such as acoustic Doppler current profiler and velocimeter data analysis. The toolkit supports turbulence, mooring, and acoustic measurements, enabling comprehensive