Advancement of Tidal Current Generation Technology in Recent Years: A Review

Zhen Qin, Xiaoran Tang (), Yu-Ting Wu and Sung-Ki Lyu ()
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Zhen Qin: School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, No. 266 West Xincun Road, Zibo 255049, China
Xiaoran Tang: School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, No. 266 West Xincun Road, Zibo 255049, China
Yu-Ting Wu: School of Transportation and Vehicle Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
Sung-Ki Lyu: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Gyeongsang National University, 501 Jinju-daero, Jinju-si 52828, Korea

Energies, 2022, vol. 15, issue 21, 1-18

Abstract: Renewable energy provides an effective solution to the problem existing between energy and environmental protection. Tidal energy has great potential as a form of renewable energy. Tidal current generation (TCG) technology is the earliest renewable energy power generation technology. The advancement of science and technology has led to TCG rapidly developing since its emergence in the last century. This paper investigates the development of TCG in recent years based on the key components of TCG systems, both in terms of tidal energy harvesting research and power generation unit research. A summary of tidal energy harvesting is presented, investigating the main tidal energy harvesting units currently available. In addition, research on generators and generator control is summarized. Lastly, a comparison between horizontal and vertical axis turbines is carried out, and predictions are made about the future trends in TCG development. The purpose of this review is to summarize the research status and research methods of key components in tidal energy power generation technology and to provide insight into the research of tidal energy-related technologies.

Keywords: tidal current generation; renewable energy; tidal energy collection; power generation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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