Ocean Energy in Barbados: A Review of Clean Technology Options, Available Resource and Locational Guidance for Potential Areas of Interest for Commercial Development

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Title: Ocean Energy in Barbados: A Review of Clean Technology Options, Available Resource and Locational Guidance for Potential Areas of Interest for Commercial Development

Author:

Johnston, S.; McGlynn, J.; Prado, V.

Publication Date:

March 1, 2020

Document Number:

Technical Note No. IDB-TN-01881

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Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

Sponsoring Organization:

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

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Current, Tidal, Ocean Current, Wave, OTEC

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Johnston, S.; McGlynn, J.; Prado, V. (2020). Ocean Energy in Barbados: A Review of Clean Technology Options, Available Resource and Locational Guidance for Potential Areas of Interest for Commercial Development (Report No. Technical Note No. IDB-TN-01881). Report by Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Report for Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

Abstract

This publication analyses the operating principles and development status of selected Marine Renewable Energy technologies and assess the future potential for deployment in Barbados. Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) technologies offer the potential for a secure, reliable supply of indigenous clean energy this makes the sector particularly attractive and worthy of investigation for the Small Island Developing States, including Barbados. This technical note presents the future potential for Barbados of different technologies such as Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Sea Water Air Conditioning, Wave Energy, among others.

Ocean Energy in Barbados: A Review of Clean Technology Options, Available Resource and Locational Guidance for Potential Areas of Interest for Commercial Development is located in Barbados.