Short Science Summary: Benefits and Effects

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Marine Renewable Energy: Benefits and Effects

Technologies that harvest energy from the movement of water in oceans and large rivers are under development around the world. Marine renewable energy (MRE) devices are designed to take advantage of tidal currents, fast flowing rivers, and waves, as well as ocean currents and natural gradients of temperature and salinity in ocean waters. The potential benefits that MRE can bring to nations and stakeholders are driving research studies, development of engineering systems, and experimental deployments of wave energy converters, as well as tidal and river turbines, in coastal areas. These studies, trials, and experiments are the leading edge of the development of an international MRE industry that is adding to the renewable energy portfolio of many nations. As this development occurs, it is essential that MRE projects not harm valuable and often fragile marine populations, habitats, and systems in the oceans. The responsible development of the MRE industry is informed by science-based understanding of the potential effects of MRE installations worldwide.

This Short Science Summary was developed based on the OES-Environmental 2020 State of the Science Report: Environmental Effects of Marine Renewable Energy Development Around the World, specifically Chapter 1: Marine Renewable Energy and Ocean Energy Systems and Chapter 2: Marine Renewable Energy: Environmental Effects and Monitoring Strategies. 

The table below contains the literature relevant to this summary document and will continue to be updated as new literature is added to Tethys.

Title Author Date Content Type Technology Stressor Receptor
Turbines’ effects on water renewal within a marine tidal stream energy site Guillou, N., Thiébot, J., Chapalain, G. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow
Tidal Stream Energy Exploitation Through Marine Spatial Planning Díaz, M. Thesis Marine Energy, Tidal Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
The trade-off between tidal-turbine array yield and environmental impact: A habitat suitability modelling approach du Feu, R., Funke, S., Kramer, S., Hill, J., Piggott, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Invertebrates
Vertical Distribution of Juvenile Salmon in a Large Turbid River Jump, S., Courtney, M., Seitz, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, Riverine Collision, Habitat Change Fish
Quantifying fish-turbine interactions using VEMCO’s new high residency acoustic electronic tagging technology McLean, M., Sanderson, B., Lilly, J., Tsitrin, E., Stokesbury, M. Report Marine Energy, Tidal Collision Fish
A fundamental coupling methodology for modeling near-field and far-field wave effects of floating structures and wave energy devices Stratigaki, V., Troch, P., Forehand, D. Journal Article Wave, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Climate change impacts on renewable energy generation. A review of quantitative projections Solaun, K., Cerda, E. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave, Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Climate Change
An Offshore Renewable Energy Environmental Research & Innovation Strategy for the UK Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
An agent-based model to predict fish collisions with tidal stream turbines Rossington, K., Benson, T. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Collision Fish
Potential effects of deep seawater discharge by an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion plant on the marine microorganisms in oligotrophic waters Giraud, M., Garçon, V., de la Broise, D., L'Helguen, S., Sudre, J., Boyes, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, OTEC Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Water Quality
Effects from wave power generators on the distribution of two sea pen species on the Swedish west coast Bender, A., Sundberg, J. Conference Paper Marine Energy, Wave Habitat Change Invertebrates
The impacts of tidal energy development and sea-level rise in the Gulf of Maine Kresning, B., Hashemi, M., Neill, S., Green, J., Xue, H. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Climate Change
The game mechanism of stakeholders in comprehensive marine environmental governance Jiang, D., Chen, Z., McNeil, L., Dai, G. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning, Stakeholder Engagement
Development of Wireless Control System With Underwater Fish-Eye Camera to Monitor Fish at the Test Site of Marine Renewable Energy Yoshida, T., Mizukami, Y., Zhou, J., Kitazawa, D. Conference Paper Marine Energy Fish, Human Dimensions
Changes in Relative Fish Density Around a Deployed Tidal Turbine during on-Water Activities Staines, G., Zydlewski, G., Viehman, H. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Avoidance Fish
Investigating the foraging ecology of black guillemots Cepphus grylle in relation to tidal stream turbines and marine protected areas Johnston, D. Thesis Marine Energy, Tidal Birds, Seabirds
The Expected Shoreline Effect of a Marine Energy Farm Operating Close to Sardinia Island Onea, F., Rusu, E. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Analysis of array spacing on tidal stream turbine farm performance using Large-Eddy Simulation Ouro, P., Ramírez, L., Harrold, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow
Tethys knowledge management system: Working to advance the marine renewable energy industry Whiting, J., Copping, A., Freeman, M., Woodbury, A. Journal Article Marine Energy
Evaluation of the near future wave energy resources in the Black Sea under two climate scenarios Rusu, L. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Climate Change
MRE Regulator Survey Report: Ireland Rose, D., Freeman, M. Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave
SEA Wave D2.3 Environmental Demonstration Strategy Fox, J. Report Marine Energy, Wave Habitat Change, Noise Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Interdisciplinary science to support North Sea marine management: lessons learned and future demands Degraer, S., Van Lancker, V., Van Dijk, T., Birchenough, S., De Witte, B., Elliot, M., Le Bot, S., Reiss, H., Stelzenmüller, V., Van Gaever, S., Balian, E., Cox, D., Hernandez, F., Lacroix, G., Lindeboom, H., Reubens, J., Soetaert, K. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Research frontiers in sustainable development of energy, water and environment systems in a time of climate crisis Kılkış, Ş., Krajačić, G., Duić, N., Montorsi, L., Wang, Q., Rosen, M., Ahmad Al-Nimr, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Climate Change
MRE Regulator Survey Report: France Rose, D., Freeman, M. Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave
The future of coastal and estuarine modeling: Findings from a workshop Fringer, O., Dawson, C., He, R., Ralston, D., Zhang, Y. Journal Article Marine Energy Ecosystem Processes
Enabling Power at Sea: Opportunities for Expanded Ocean Observations through Marine Renewable Energy Integration Green, R., Copping, A., Cavagnaro, R., Rose, D., Overhus, D., Jenne, S. Conference Paper Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave
The post-political nature of marine spatial planning and modalities for its re-politicisation Clarke, J., Flannery, W. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
ScotMER and MREF MASTS Workshop Report Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland Workshop Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Changes in Flow, Displacement, Habitat Change Ecosystem Processes, Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Does temporal variability limit standardized biological monitoring at wave and tidal energy sites? Gonzalez, S., Horne, J., Ward, E. Journal Article Marine Energy Fish
Future policy implications of tidal energy array interactions Waldman, S., Weir, S., Murray, R., Woolf, D., Kerr, S. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Predictable changes in fish school characteristics due to a tidal turbine support structure Williamson, B., Fraser, S., Williamson, L., Nikora, V., Scott, B. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Attraction Fish
The Scottish experience in community energy development: A starting point for Chile Gonzalez, F., Saumo, E., van der Weijde, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Social & Economic Data
A comprehensive review of ocean wave energy research and development in China Qiu, S., Liu, K., Wang, D., Ye, J., Liang, F. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
3D modelling of the impacts of in-stream horizontal-axis Tidal Energy Converters (TECs) on offshore sandbank dynamics Chatzirodou, A., Karunarathna, H., Reeve, D. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Supporting good practice in consenting for tidal stream and wave technologies in Wales Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Fish densities associated with structural elements of oil and gas platforms in southern California Meyer-Gutbrod, E., Kui, L., Nishimoto, M., Love, M., Schroeder, D., Miller, R. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Habitat Change Fish
The importance of underwater sounds to gadoid fishes Hawkins, A., Picciulin, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise Fish, Demersal Fish
The ocean is key to achieving climate and societal goals Hoegh-Guldberg, O., Northrop, E., Lubchenco, J. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Climate Change
Optimization of Wave Farm Location and Layout for Coastal Protection Bergillos, R., Rodriguez-Delgado, C., Iglesias, G. Book Chapter Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow
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