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A Review of Marine Renewable Energy Utilization Technology and Its Integration with Aquaculture

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  • Jingwei Cao

    (Huaneng Clean Energy Research Institute and National Energy R&D Center of Offshore Wind Power Engineering and Operation, Beijing 102209, China)

  • Jinkai Liu

    (Institute of Energy Storage Technology, Central Research Institute, State Power Investment Corporation, Beijing 102209, China)

  • Xin Liu

    (Huaneng Clean Energy Research Institute and National Energy R&D Center of Offshore Wind Power Engineering and Operation, Beijing 102209, China)

  • Chongji Zeng

    (Huaneng Clean Energy Research Institute and National Energy R&D Center of Offshore Wind Power Engineering and Operation, Beijing 102209, China)

  • Hewen Hu

    (Huaneng Clean Energy Research Institute and National Energy R&D Center of Offshore Wind Power Engineering and Operation, Beijing 102209, China)

  • Yongyao Luo

    (Department of Energy and Power Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China)

Abstract

This paper encapsulates the advancements in marine renewables utilization technologies globally, analyzed through the lenses of research emphasis and variations in device mechanisms. The multi-energy complementarity and the integration of marine renewable energy systems with aquaculture technologies are discussed, and the engineering applications are introduced. Tidal energy and offshore wind energy technologies have achieved mature commercial operation, while tidal current energy and wave energy technologies are undergoing full-scale prototype testing. Temperature-difference energy technology has reached the full-scale prototype testing phase, whereas salinity-gradient energy technology remains in the laboratory verification stage. In recent years, many researchers have conducted engineering measurements, and further breakthroughs are needed in critical enabling technologies and safety measures. From the standpoint of geographical integration, the realization of aquaculture with offshore wind energy and wave energy or tidal current energy is simpler. The integration of aquaculture with marine renewable energy technologies represents a promising avenue for the future development and global utilization of marine energy resources.

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  • Jingwei Cao & Jinkai Liu & Xin Liu & Chongji Zeng & Hewen Hu & Yongyao Luo, 2025. "A Review of Marine Renewable Energy Utilization Technology and Its Integration with Aquaculture," Energies, MDPI, vol. 18(9), pages 1-29, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:18:y:2025:i:9:p:2343-:d:1648842
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