Abstract / Description of output
The power output of a wave energy converter could be smoothed by the addition of a solar panel array as wave and solar energies are complimentary. To explore this theory, an experiment was devised where six solar panels were mounted to the Mocean Energy BlueX wave energy converter deployed in the Orkney Islands. The aims of the experiment was to explore how much power could be expected, what type of panel is best suited, what lifetime is to be expected and what impacts are there on the operations of the WEC. Conclusions from the experiment are: the panels can produce 4kWh over a 16 day period, the flexible panels produced more energy than rigid panels, the rigid panels are susceptible to damage, the panels did not have an influence on the performance of the WEC but do introduce a new operation to the deployment to clean the panels from bird deposits. By using outputs from the experiment, a 5kWp array is suggested which could produce an average daily yield of 2.7kWh.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 11th International Conference on Renewable Power Generation - Meeting net zero carbon (RPG 2022) |
Publisher | IEEE Xplore |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-83953-789-9 |
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Publication status | Published - 15 Dec 2022 |
Event | IET Renewable Power Generation 2022: Meeting net zero carbon conference - London, United Kingdom Duration: 22 Sept 2022 → 23 Sept 2022 https://rpg.theiet.org |
Conference
Conference | IET Renewable Power Generation 2022 |
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Abbreviated title | RPG2022 |
Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | London |
Period | 22/09/22 → 23/09/22 |
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