Abstract / Description of output
Current developments in wave energy conversion has focussed on locations where the wave energy resource is highest; using large devices to generate hundreds of kilowatts of power. However, it is possible to generate power from low power waves using smaller wave energy devices. These lower rated wave energy converters can form arrays to supply power to remote coastal or island communities which are off-grid. The paper introduces wave-to-wire modelling of wave energy arrays for off-grid systems using low power permanent magnet linear generators. Battery storage at the DC link is introduced to keep the voltage constant along with a direct power controller for the inverter in order to supply quality power to the domestic load connected off-grid. Results are presented that show the system under different operating conditions such as sub-optimal and reactive control as well as extreme conditions of high load demand.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of Offshore Energy & Storage Symposium |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |