Assessment of theoretical near-shore wave power potential along the Lithuanian coast of the Baltic Sea

Kasiulis, Egidijus; Punys, Petras; Kofoed, Jens Peter

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2014.08.044

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“…This paper is continuation of the study that was partially published in [37]. This study is different from the usual assessments of near-shore wave power potentials.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 89%

“…The assessment of the temporal distribution of the Baltic Sea near-shore wave power resources along the Lithuanian coast was published in reference [37]. The spatial distribution of the Baltic Sea near-shore wave power resources along the coast of Klaipėda (Lithuania), presented in this paper, which is continuation of the work that was published in reference [37], was assessed for the first time. The impacts of wave propagation direction and decreasing depth on wave power resources in the area of low wave power potential were examined.…”

Section: Lithuaniamentioning

confidence: 89%

“…Europe's wave energy resources were recently reviewed in reference [37], which focused more on the European semi-enclosed seas. A browse through the latest published studies reveals two main directions of research concerning wave energy potential in Europe.…”

Section: Europementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Interestingly, the resource is confined to the southeastern region of the Baltic Sea, where the Lithuanian coast is located ( Figure 1a). Swedish scientists estimated that the average wave power flux in the whole Baltic Sea can reach 4-5 kW/m [65], whereas at the near-shore area along the Lithuanian coast, the multi-year average wave power potential reaches 1-2 kW/m [37,66]. The assessment of the temporal distribution of the Baltic Sea near-shore wave power resources along the Lithuanian coast was published in reference [37].…”

Section: Lithuaniamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Swedish scientists estimated that the average wave power flux in the whole Baltic Sea can reach 4-5 kW/m [65], whereas at the near-shore area along the Lithuanian coast, the multi-year average wave power potential reaches 1-2 kW/m [37,66]. The assessment of the temporal distribution of the Baltic Sea near-shore wave power resources along the Lithuanian coast was published in reference [37]. The spatial distribution of the Baltic Sea near-shore wave power resources along the coast of Klaipėda (Lithuania), presented in this paper, which is continuation of the work that was published in reference [37], was assessed for the first time.…”

Section: Lithuaniamentioning

confidence: 99%

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Spatial Distribution of the Baltic Sea Near-Shore Wave Power Potential along the Coast of Klaipėda, Lithuania

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Abstract:Wave power is an abundant source of energy that can be utilized to produce electricity. Therefore, assessments of wave power resources are being carried out worldwide. An overview of the recent assessments is presented in this paper, revealing the global distribution of these resources. Additionally, a study, which aims to assess the spatial distribution of the Baltic Sea near-shore wave power potential along the coast of Klaipėda (Lithuania), is introduced in this paper. The impacts of the wave propagation direction and decreasing depth on wave power resources were examined using the numerical wind-wave model MIKE 21 NSW. The wave height loss of the design waves propagating to shore was modelled, and the wave power fluxes in the studied depths were calculated using the JONSWAP wave spectrum modified for the Baltic Sea. The results revealed that all waves that propagate to the shore in the Baltic Sea near-shore area along the coast of Klaipėda from 30 m depth to 5 m depth lose at least 30% of their power. Still, most common waves in this area are low, and therefore, they start to lose their power while propagating to the shore at relatively low (10-14 m) depths. To turn this into an advantage the wave power converter would have to work efficiently under low power conditions.

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“…This paper is continuation of the study that was partially published in [37]. This study is different from the usual assessments of near-shore wave power potentials.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 89%

Section: Lithuaniamentioning

confidence: 89%

Section: Europementioning

confidence: 99%