State of the Art of Wave Energy in Spain

Ocean energy is one of the largest renewable resources available on the planet. The term ocean energy includes the surface and subsurface motion of the waves, named wave energy. Spain has a long coast and good wave energy resources that can significantly contribute to the Spanish renewable energy mi...

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Main Authors: Chozas, J.F., Soerensen, H.C.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Australia
energy
Energy conversion
Energy loss
Energy resources
ocean
Ocean temperature
renewable
Renewable energy resources
resources
Sea surface
South America
Spain
Surface waves
wave
Wind energy
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Summary:Ocean energy is one of the largest renewable resources available on the planet. The term ocean energy includes the surface and subsurface motion of the waves, named wave energy. Spain has a long coast and good wave energy resources that can significantly contribute to the Spanish renewable energy mix. This work presents a description of wave energy and wave energy conversion principles, the state of the art of wave energy in Spain, including ongoing research activities and pilot projects, and lessons learned from other European countries several years ahead from Spain regarding wave energy development. The latter is described by including financial incentives and administrative procedures recommendations that can contribute to boost the sector in a country with both an emerging interest and good wave energy potential.
DOI:10.1109/EPEC.2009.5420989