Tidal current energy harvesting technologies: A review of current status and life cycle assessment

被引:56
作者
Li, Gang [1 ]
Zhu, Weidong [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Maryland Baltimore Cty, Dept Mech Engn, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250 USA
基金
美国国家科学基金会;
关键词
Tidal current energy; Tidal current energy converter; Life cycle assessment; Life cycle impact assessment; Environmental impact; GREENHOUSE-GAS EMISSIONS; ELECTRICITY-GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES; HYDRODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE; CONVERSION SYSTEMS; RENEWABLE ENERGY; CURRENT TURBINES; MARINE ENERGY; POWER-PLANT; 40; CANDLES; WIND;
D O I
10.1016/j.rser.2023.113269
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
As an abundant, clean, and predictable source of renewable energy, tidal current energy provides a cost-effective alternative to fossil fuels. Tidal current energy harvesting technologies are still at their early stages of development. Even some advanced demonstration projects with full-scale tidal current energy converters (TCECs) still face considerable technical barriers, and their environmental impacts are unclear. This study presents a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art of tidal current energy harvesting schemes and life cycle assessment (LCA) studies of TCECs. By reviewing the state-of-the-art of research and development efforts of tidal current energy harvesting technologies, key advancements required for their successful commercialization at the utility scale in the tidal current energy industry are identified. Detailed LCA studies of TCECs are presented to indicate their energy consumption and environmental impacts. Additionally, some comprehensive comments of development of TCECs and LCA are presented, which can be used to guide decision making towards more sustainable energy practices.
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