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Technical and economic assessment of energy from Tidal Currents

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The present work aims to study the feasibility of deploying a farm of sea current turbines for electricity generation in Portugal. An approach to the tides, which are they, how they are formed, its prediction, is held. It is also conducted a study about the energy of sea currents and it is presented some technology about ocean currents too. A model of tidal height and velocity of the currents it is also developed. The energy produced by a hypothetical park, built in Sines (Portugal), is calculated and afterwards, an economical assessment is performed for two possible scenarios and a sensitivity analysis of NVP (Net Present Value) and LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy) is figured. The conclusions about the feasibility of the projects are also presented. Despite being desired due to its predictability, this energy source is not yet economically viable as it is in an initial state of development. To push investment in this technology a feed-in tariff of, at least €200/MWh, should be considered.

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Energy Renewable Tidal energy Economic assessment

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PÁSCOA, Isabel; CAMUS, Cristina Inês; EUSÉBIO, Eduardo Adelino Mateus Nunes - Technical and economic assessment of energy from Tidal Currents. Renewable Energy & Power Quality Journal. ISSN 2172-038X. Vol. 13 (2014)

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European Association for the Development of Renewable Energies, Environment and Power Quality

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