Abstract
Wave Energy Converters (WEC) have seen a wide variety of innovations capable to harness the vast untapped energy source of the seas. This wide range of WECs often has varied applicability and power production capabilities, making the selection of a device overwhelming. These uncertainties are increased when
considering the interactions and suitability of the device with local metocean conditions, and the impacts to long-term reliable operation. The study focuses on the Mediterranean region and presents a comprehensive approach
in selecting a WEC, using a novel Selection Index for Wave Energy Deployments (SIWED), which accounts for resource, extreme events, power production capabilities, reducing uncertainties and biases. As a case study our
approach explores: (i) the viability of WECs at milder resource (ii) the use of SIWED to select the “optimal” location and (iii) an approach to optimise considering the multi-faceted resource impacts. The study provides
a comprehensive assessment of the “hidden” benefits of wave energy in the Mediterranean and its methodology is universally replicable. Finally, a discussion and overview on the importance of this interdisciplinary method for WEC
deployments is underlined.
considering the interactions and suitability of the device with local metocean conditions, and the impacts to long-term reliable operation. The study focuses on the Mediterranean region and presents a comprehensive approach
in selecting a WEC, using a novel Selection Index for Wave Energy Deployments (SIWED), which accounts for resource, extreme events, power production capabilities, reducing uncertainties and biases. As a case study our
approach explores: (i) the viability of WECs at milder resource (ii) the use of SIWED to select the “optimal” location and (iii) an approach to optimise considering the multi-faceted resource impacts. The study provides
a comprehensive assessment of the “hidden” benefits of wave energy in the Mediterranean and its methodology is universally replicable. Finally, a discussion and overview on the importance of this interdisciplinary method for WEC
deployments is underlined.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 11th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference |
| Subtitle of host publication | 5-9th Sept 2021, Plymouth, UK |
| Publisher | EWTEC |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Publication status | Published - 2021 |
| Event | 2021 European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (EWTEC) - Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Duration: 5 Sept 2021 → 9 Sept 2021 |
Publication series
| Name | |
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| Publisher | EWTEC |
| ISSN (Print) | 2706-6932 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 2706-6940 |
Conference
| Conference | 2021 European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (EWTEC) |
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| Abbreviated title | EWTEC 2021 |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Plymouth |
| Period | 5/09/21 → 9/09/21 |
Keywords
- Mediterranean Sea
- Capacity factors
- Optimal site selection
- wave energy