Numerical modelling of hydrodynamics and tidal energy extraction in the Alderney Race: a review.

ABSTRACT: The tides are a predictable, renewable, source of energy that, if harnessed, can provide significant levels of electricity generation. The Alderney Race (AR), with current speeds that exceed 5 m s^-1 during spring tides, is one of the most concentrated regions of tidal energy in the world, with the upper-bound resource estimated at 5.1 GW. Owing to its significance, the AR is frequently used for model case studies of tidal energy conversion, and here we review these model applications and outcomes. We examine a range of temporal and spatial modelling scales, from regional models applied to resource assessment and characterization, to more detailed models that include energy extraction and array optimization. We also examine a range of physical processes that influence the tidal e

SUBMITTER: Thiebot J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7423031 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature