Evaluation of Potential Sites for Harnessing Tidal Energy around Coastal Area of Malaysia

Abstract

This paper present the potential sites around coastal area of Malaysia for electricity generation by harnessing tidal energy. As the electricity demand increase over the year and generating electricity by using fossil fuel caused the increase number in CO2 emission, thus renewable energy become one of the solution for alternating energy for electricity. There are a few of identified locations along Malaysia’s coastal area that have potential for tidal energy implementation. The approaching for harnessing tidal energy are by using tidal barrage approach which are consist three types of mode generation ebb-mode, flood-mode and double-mode. The output generations are calculated by identify the size of basin at identified locations. For suitable location identification is by using geographical map and bathymetry map. At the end, the identified location that suitable for harnessing tidal energy are Pulau Langkawi, Pulau Pinang, Lumut, Miri, Kota Kinabalu, Kudat, Lahad Datu, Tawau and Labuan.

Current Status and Possible Future Applications of Marine Current Energy Devices in Malaysia: A Review

“…However, it is still rational to study the tidal range energy in Malaysia as some site locations identified have the potential for harnessing tidal range energy. Some sites just barely meet the minimum requirement of tidal range 3 m, so each one needs a large tidal basin area to produce the greatest output power generation [51]. The drawback of a large tidal barrages or lagoons system is that it requires high construction cost, block the movement of fish and other wildlife into and out of the estuaries, and the turbine's rotor can kill wildlife that tries to swim through them [52].…”

Estimation of Tidal Potential Energy in the South China Sea: A Study Using Semi-Empirical Tide Model Data

“…However, evaluating tidal potential energy within the SCS using data from semi-empirical models has been notably lacking. Existing studies on tidal energy have primarily focused on utilizing Tide Tables, as seen in Yusoff (2015) [27], or at specific measurement points, as illustrated by Lee (2008) [28], Nazri (2018) [29], without delving into the exploration of tidal energy, particularly in terms of potential energy, across the entire SCS. Using data derived from semi-empirical tide models presents an avenue for exploring novel research trajectories and applications within the domain of tidal energy analysis specific to the SCS.…”