In a tidal stream project the selection of the most appropriate device is of major importance. The aim of this work is to investigate the difference between two tidal farms, one with floating TSTs (Tidal Stream Turbines), the other with bottom-fixed TSTs, in terms of annual performance and its...

This paper presents the analysis of the intra-annual power performance of different WECs (wave energy converters) at two locations of interest in the northern coastal region of Galicia (NW Spain). With this aim, the wave resource at the locations of interest is characterised by considering a...

The estimation of energy production of a given WEC (wave energy converter) at a given coastal site is the basis for correct decision-making regarding wave energy exploitation in a coastal region. Nevertheless, the procedure followed by the conventional approach to characterize the wave energy...

During the last years the interest of supplying the energy needs by means of renewable energy sources has risen sharply. The objective of this work is to investigate the viability of the implementation of a tidal farm to fulfill the electricity demands of the Port of Ribadeo, which is located in...

When planning the installation of a tidal farm, the disturbances on the marine environment associated with its operation must be studied in detail. The objectives of this paper are to assess the impacts on the hydrodynamics (water level and flow velocity) and to determine how these impacts can...