A concise yet technically authoritative overview of modern marine
energy devices with the goal of sustainable electricity generation
With 165 full-colour illustrations and photographs of devices at an
advanced stage, the book provides inspiring case studies of today s
most promising marine energy devices and developments, including
full-scale grid-connected prototypes tested in sea conditions. It
also covers the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney,
Scotland, where many of the devices are assessed. Topics discussed:
* global resources drawing energy from the World s waves and tides
* history of wave and tidal stream systems * theoretical background
to modern developments * conversion of marine energy into grid
electricity * modern wave energy converters and tidal stream energy
converters This book is aimed at a wide readership including
professionals, policy makers and employees in the energy sector
needing an introduction to marine energy. Its descriptive style and
technical level will also appeal to students of renewable energy,
and the growing number of people who wish to understand how marine
devices can contribute to carbon-free electricity generation in the
21st century.
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