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Far-field modelling of the hydro-environmental impact of tidal stream turbines

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  • Ahmadian, Reza
  • Falconer, Roger
  • Bockelmann-Evans, Bettina

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Interest in the marine renewable energy devices, and particularly tidal stream turbines, has increased significantly over the past decade and several devices such as vertical and horizontal axis turbines and reciprocating hydrofoils are now being designed around the world to harness tidal stream energy. While tidal stream turbines are being developed at a high rate and getting closer to commercialisation, it is important to acquire the right tools to assist planners and environmentalists, not only in finding a right location for the turbines, but also in identifying their potential impacts on the surrounding marine and coastal environment.

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  • Ahmadian, Reza & Falconer, Roger & Bockelmann-Evans, Bettina, 2012. "Far-field modelling of the hydro-environmental impact of tidal stream turbines," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 38(1), pages 107-116.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:38:y:2012:i:1:p:107-116
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2011.07.005
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