Energy and socio-economic benefits from the development of wave energy in Greece

George Lavidas

Renewable Energy, 2019, vol. 132, issue C, 1290-1300

Abstract: The study quantifies socio-economic benefits by the integration of wave energy in Greece, through resource examination, availability and deployment considerations. Greece has a large number of inhabited islands that mostly utilise conventional fuels for power generation, inclusion of wave energy will contribute both in terms of energy independence but also in job creation. The Greek region is often overlooked, due to its lower resources, but through proper converter selection energy benefits can be significant. Furthermore, milder resources offer opportunities for capital expenditure reductions, hence reducing cost of device and energy.

Keywords: Wave energy; Learning curves; Renewable energy jobs; Aegean sea (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2018.09.007

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