TY - JOUR
TI - Tidal current energy harvesting technologies: A review of current status and life cycle assessment
AU - Li, G
AU - Zhu, W
T2 - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
AB - As an abundant, clean, and predictable source of renewable energy, tidal current energy provides a cost-effective alternative to fossil fuels. Tidal current energy harvesting technologies are still at their early stages of development. Even some advanced demonstration projects with full-scale tidal current energy converters (TCECs) still face considerable technical barriers, and their environmental impacts are unclear. This study presents a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art of tidal current energy harvesting schemes and life cycle assessment (LCA) studies of TCECs. By reviewing the state-of-the-art of research and development efforts of tidal current energy harvesting technologies, key advancements required for their successful commercialization at the utility scale in the tidal current energy industry are identified. Detailed LCA studies of TCECs are presented to indicate their energy consumption and environmental impacts. Additionally, some comprehensive comments of development of TCECs and LCA are presented, which can be used to guide decision making towards more sustainable energy practices.
DA - 2023/06//
PY - 2023
VL - 179
SP - 113269
UR - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032123001259
DO - 10.1016/j.rser.2023.113269
LA - English
KW - Marine Energy
KW - Ocean Current
KW - Human Dimensions
KW - Life Cycle Assessment
ER -