Close-proximity tidal phasing for ‘firm’ electricity supply

Andrew N. Commin, John McClatchey, Magnus W.H. Davidson and Stuart W. Gibb

Renewable Energy, 2017, vol. 102, issue PB, 380-389

Abstract: Tidal generation is highly predictable and thus an attractive renewable energy source to develop; however, output varies over short time scales. This can be mitigated through phasing of output between sites, as different locations have different timings of output. Phasing can be increased by geographical diversity; unfortunately areas with tidal resources suitable for generation are few, so the opportunity for this is limited.

Keywords: Tidal energy; Tidal phasing; Firm capacity; Electricity supply (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2016.10.058

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