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Tidal Current Energy Technologies
Author(s) -
FRAENKEL PETER L
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
ibis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.933
H-Index - 80
eISSN - 1474-919X
pISSN - 0019-1019
DOI - 10.1111/j.1474-919x.2006.00518.x
Subject(s) - tidal power , current (fluid) , context (archaeology) , wildlife , technology development , turbine , tidal current , environmental resource management , marine energy , scale (ratio) , climate change , environmental science , emerging technologies , computer science , environmental planning , geography , marine engineering , engineering , renewable energy , oceanography , ecology , geology , aerospace engineering , cartography , electrical engineering , archaeology , artificial intelligence , biology , manufacturing engineering
This paper sets the context for the development of tidal current technology in the face of impending climate change and so called ‘peak oil’. Siting requirements are specified for tidal turbines and a general overview of the different technologies under development is given. Specific and detailed descriptions of leading Marine Current Turbine's technology are also highlighted. The paper considers the likely environmental impact of the technology, considering in particular possible (perceived and real) risks to marine wildlife, including birds. It concludes by indicating the planned future developments, and the scale and speed of implementation that might be achieved.