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Alternative Markets

Markets and potential applications for marine energy other than commercial electricity generation.

Alternative markets (or maritime markets) refers to the range of markets and potential applications for marine energy other than commercial electricity generation, where a relatively cheap levelized cost of energy prohibits competition from a new industry without subsidy or power purchase at a premium. Examples of these alternative markets include isolated community grids, desalination, shoreline protection, ocean observations, autonomous underwater vehicle recharge, and aquaculture.

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Marine Energy Documents Related to Alternative Markets

Tethys Engineering is a knowledge hub that contains documents and resources about the technical aspects of marine energy development. The table below contains all of the documents in the Tethys Engineering Knowledge Base associated with Alternative Markets.

Total: 379

Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
Experimental and numerical studies on the torsion stiffness effect of a semi-active flapping hydrofoil propulsion Chen, W., Zhang, Y., Gao, F. Journal Article Current, Oscillating Hydrofoil Lab Data, Modeling Structural
Design, modeling and performance analysis of a deployable WEC for ocean robots Chen, W., Zhou, B., Huang, H. Journal Article Wave Modeling Performance, Structural
Marine renewable energy for Arctic observations Branch, R., Ticona Rollano, F., Cotter, E. Journal Article Current, Vortex-Induced Vibration, Tidal, Wave
Energy flexibility and viability enhancement for an ocean-energy-supported zero-emission office building with respect to both existing and advanced utility business models with dynamic responsive incentives Zhou, S., Cao, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Control, Hybrid Devices, Performance
Experimental and numerical analysis of a hybrid WEC-breakwater system combining an oscillating water column and an oscillating buoy Cheng, Y., Fu, L., Dai, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column, Attenuator Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Structural analysis of low pressure steam turbine rotor for Open Cycle Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OC-OTEC) based desalination plant Majumdar, A., Mani, A., Jalihal, P. Book Chapter OTEC Modeling Structural
State-of-the-art review and future trends of development of tidal current energy converters in China Si, Y., Liu, X., Wang, T. Journal Article Current, Tidal
Evidence of potential synergy between aquaculture and offshore renewable energy Demmer, J., Lewis, M., Robins, P. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Numerical Modeling of a Small-Scale Wave Energy Converter with Inflation Geometry Control Kelly, M., Boerner, T., Alam, R. Presentation Wave, Point Absorber Modeling, Scale Device Control, Performance
Exploring wave energy to support the sovereign interests of the Makah Tribe Dillon, T., Polagye, B., Kennard, H. Presentation Wave Modeling
Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal and Kelp Aquaculture: Opportunities for Marine Energy Rose, D., Ertsgaard, E. Presentation
A wave-powered water pump to promote growth in macroalgae aquaculture Kimball, C., Wosnik, M., Swift, R. Presentation Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics
A Framework for Wave-to-Wire Simulation of Wave Energy Converter for Autonomy Underwater Vehicle Recharging Chen, M., Vivekanandan, R., Rusch, C. Presentation Wave Modeling Performance
Using marine energy in oyster farming operations: an assessment of opportunities Briggs, C., Grear, M. Presentation Current, Tidal, Wave Modeling
Flow State Estimation and Optimal Control for Autonomous Underwater Docking Vivekanandan, R., Chang, D., Hollinger, G. Presentation Wave, Attenuator Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics
Lessons Learned in Developing a Lightweight Wave Powered Desalination System Williams, W., Mackey, L., File, A. Presentation Wave Lab Data, Modeling Performance, Structural
WEC-UUV: successes and lessons learned from sea trials Rusch, C., Chen, M., Hammagren, E. Presentation Wave, Attenuator Field Data Performance
Integrated Combined Energy Box McGilton, B., Nakhai, A. Presentation Current, Tidal, Wave Modeling Control, Grid Integration
SPH model of a sea wave powered UUV docking station Zago, V., Derakhti, M., Rusch, C. Presentation Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Prizes Sustain NREL Water Power Innovation National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Summary Wave
Study on improving the storage efficiency of ocean thermal energy storage (OTES) unit by using fins Li, S., Zhang, Y., Zhou, Z. Journal Article OTEC Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance
Securing Our Water Future: NREL's Research in Desalination of Nontraditional Water Sources National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Summary Wave Scale Device
Control Co-Design for Buoyancy-Controlled MHK Turbine: A Nested Optimization of Geometry and Spatial-Temporal Path Planning Hasankhani, A., Tang, Y., Snyder, A. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Control
Joint coordination of optimal power management and energy storage system sizing for a full-scale marine current turbine considering microgrid integration constraint Trabelsi, M., Molina, S., Charpentier, J. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Grid Integration, Hybrid Devices
Integrated Path Planning and Tracking Control of Marine Current Turbine in Uncertain Ocean Environments Hasankhani, A., Ondes, E., Tang, Y. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Control
Risks & Opportunities for the Blue Economy Turschwell, M., Brown, C., Fulton, B. Report
Frequency-multiplied cylindrical triboelectric nanogenerator for harvesting low frequency wave energy to power ocean observation system Jung, H., Ouro-Koura, H., Salalila, A. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling Array Effects, Performance
Combined wind and wave resource assessment and energy extraction along the Indian coast Patel, R., Nagababu, G., Kachhwaha, S. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hybrid Devices
Ocean energy applications for coastal communities with artificial intelligence: a state-of-the-art review Zhou, Y. Journal Article Current, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC Control, Grid Integration, Performance
Investigation of a low-pressure flash evaporation desalination system powered by ocean thermal energy Wang, L., Ma, X., Kong, H. Journal Article OTEC, Hybrid-Cycle Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance
2.1.4.420 Waves to Water: A Desalination Prize 2022 Project Peer Review Jenne, D. Presentation Wave Scale Device Performance
Numerical modelling and design of a small scale wave-powered desalination system Suchithra, R., Das, T., Rajagopalan, K. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Performance
Sizing of generation and storage capacities for tidal stream energy systems in view of the temporal pattern of tidal stream power Beyer, H., Simonsen, K. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Grid Integration, Performance
Design and analysis of the optimal spinning top-shaped buoy for wave energy harvesting in low energy density seas for sustainable marine aquaculture Azam, A., Ahmed, A., Li, H. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Performance, Structural
Powering data buoys using wave energy: a review of possibilities McLeod, I., Ringwood, J. Journal Article Wave
A feasibility assessment for co-locating and powering offshore aquaculture with wave energy in the United States Garavelli, L., Freeman, M., Tugade, L. Journal Article Wave
NREL Waves to Water Prize Program: Capability Matrix Aranda, I., Fairhart, A., Peiffer, E. Report Wave
NREL Waves to Water Prize Program: Sensitivity Analysis of Alternative Markets Aranda, I., Fairhart, A., Peiffer, E. Report Wave
NREL Waves to Water Prize Program - Sensitivity Analysis of Alternative Markets Aranda, I., Fairhart, A., Erin, P. Report Wave Hybrid Devices
Unlocking the Potential of Marine Energy Using Hydrogen Generation Technologies Thorson, J., Matthews, C., Lawson, M. Report Current, Tidal, Ocean Current, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC
An External Ocean Thermal Energy Power Generation Modular Device for Powering Smart Float Zhang, H., Ma, X., Yang, Y. Journal Article OTEC Hydrodynamics, Performance
Extracting energy from ocean thermal and salinity gradients to power unmanned underwater vehicles: State of the art, current limitations, and future outlook Jung, H., Subban, C., McTigue, J. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, OTEC
Using Spatial Planning Tools to Identify Potential Areas for the Harnessing of Ocean Currents in the Mexican Caribbean Bello-Ontiveros, I., Mendoza-Gonzalez, G., Marquez-Perez, L. Journal Article Current Modeling
Use of Marine Renewable Energy in Ports of Middle East: A Step Toward Sustainable Ports Kandiyil, D. Book Chapter Hybrid Devices
Harnessing Wave Energy to Provide Autonomous Offshore Power for Subsea Well Monitoring Aston, T., Marchetti, D., Walker, C. Conference Paper Wave Lab Data, Modeling
Waves to Water DRINK Finale Recap American-Made Program Video Wave Field Data
Waves to Water DRINK Finale: Device Deployment Time Lapse American-Made Program Video Wave Field Data
Sectoral Analysis of the Fundamental Criteria for the Evaluation of the Viability of Wave Energy Generation Facilities in Ports—Application of the Delphi Methodology Cascajo, R., Molina, R., Perez-Rojas, L. Journal Article Wave Hybrid Devices
Waves to Water DRINK Finale Deployment Live Stream American-Made Program Video Wave Field Data
Mapping a blue energy future for British Columbia: Creating a holistic framework for tidal stream energy development in remote coastal communities Richardson, R., Buckham, B., McWhinnie, L. Journal Article Current, Tidal
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