TY - JOUR
TI - Tidal Energy in Malaysia: An overview of potentials, device suitability, issues and outlook
AU - Rahim, M
AU - Rahman, A
AU - Izham, M
AU - Amin, N
T2 - Regional Studies in Marine Science
AB - Malaysia is heavily dependent on non-renewable energy sources for electricity generation, particularly fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas. However, the alarming increase in CO2 emissions and the depletion of fossil fuel reserves have given rise to imminent challenges in meeting the strong demand for electricity in Malaysia. Thus, this paper explores various types of tidal stream devices that have been experimentally developed for electricity generation and are well established, with a specific focus on potential devices to be implemented in the shallow water environment of Malaysia. These devices are chosen based on the average Malaysian tidal stream velocity, which is approximately 1.0 ms−1, and the average Malaysian water depth, which is approximately 30 m. The selection of the appropriate device is based on six fundamental criteria: (i) power density, (ii) scalability, (iii) durability, (iv) maintainability, (v) economic potential, and (vi) potential issues. Moreover, previous research and development (R&D) studies on tidal streams in Malaysia are taken into consideration in order to identify the most suitable device. Based on the review, it is concluded that the vertical axis tidal turbine (VATT) is the most suitable device for utilisation in the shallow water environment of Malaysia.
DA - 2023/07//
PY - 2023
PB - Elsevier
VL - 61
SP - 29
UR - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352485523000427
DO - 10.1016/j.rsma.2023.102853
LA - English
KW - Current
KW - Axial Flow Turbine
KW - Cross Flow Turbine
KW - Tidal
KW - Site Characterization
KW - Cost Assessment
ER -