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Interactions between tidal stream turbine arrays and their hydrodynamic impact around Zhoushan Island, China
A new study based on the PhD research of Can Zhang on tidal stream turbines is now available in Elsevier’s Ocean Engineering journal. The study investigates the cumulative impacts of tidal stream turbine arrays that are located in relatively close proximity, whilst showcasing the adjoint optimisation capability that has been developed at the Department of Earth Science and Engineering of Imperial College London.
Assessing impacts of tidal power lagoons of a consistent design
A recent study based on the PhD research of Lucas Mackie has been published in Elsevier’s Ocean Engineering journal. The study highlights the need for consistency in the assessment of tidal range structures in order to provide a comparative insight for prospective developments. Schemes should be assessed in terms of their localised effect, as the regional morphology will play a varying role. For example, designs in the Irish Sea are less disruptive to the regional dynamics compared to the more constrained Severn Estuary.
A review of the UK and British Channel Islands practical tidal stream energy resource
A recent collaboration with researchers across the UK has resulted in a recent article that is published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society A. The study was led by Danny Coles of the University of Plymouth. The study has contributed to the overall discussion about the potential of tidal stream energy, and has already been discussed within the House of Commons, promoting measures to support the tidal energy industry.
Medium-term variability of the UK’s combined tidal energy resource for a net-zero carbon grid
Our operational modelling for tidal range schemes was applied in a recent review towards understanding the value of tidal energy developments towards a net-zero carbon grid. The study, led by Dr Grazia Todeschini published in Energy, was conducted in collaboration with Swansea, Plymouth and Bangor universities.
Satellite data for the offshore renewable energy sector: Synergies and innovation opportunities
Our input regarding the use of satellite data for marine energy schemes has been used in a recent review on the use of satellite data for offshore renewable energy. The study, led by Dr Encarni Medina-Lopez and published in Remote Sensing of the Environment, was conducted in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde and other institutions as part of the ORE Supergen Flexi-fund project SCORE.
Tidal range resource of Australia
Our tidal range energy operational modelling has been applied to assess the available tidal range energy resource around Australia. The study, led by Prof Simon Neill and published in Renewable Energy, was conducted in collaboration with the Bangor School of Ocean Sciences, and the Oceans and Atmpsphere Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation at Hobart in Australia.