"Ocean Renewable Energy" explores the untapped potential of our planet's oceans to meet growing energy demands sustainably. It delves into tidal and wave energy, resources often overlooked in favor of more conventional renewable options. The book highlights that deeper ocean environments may offer higher energy yields and greater consistency compared to nearshore locations, presenting a fact-based analysis of technologies like wave energy converters.
The book initiates with the physics of tides and waves, progressing to assess tidal resources, analyze wave energy technologies, and investigate environmental impacts on marine ecosystems. It uniquely assesses deep-water wave energy, highlighting that it can have improved consistency. Case studies and numerical modeling support the analysis, providing real-world examples and insights into the challenges and successes in the field of ocean renewable energy.
The comprehensive approach of "Ocean Renewable Energy" underscores the importance of environmental science and coastal engineering in developing sustainable ocean energy solutions. By addressing economic considerations and policy frameworks, the book aims to inform researchers, engineers, policymakers, and investors about the future prospects of this promising technology within the earth sciences.
