Wave and Tidal Energy 2020

Dear Colleagues,

Over the last few decades, marine renewable energy has emerged as one of the most powerful renewables with the potential to replace fossil fuel generation. Amongst the different marine energy resources, wave and tidal energy stand out because of their high-density, well-predictability, and low environmental impact. In addition, they present significant synergies with other marine renewables, as is the case for offshore wind energy, along with other coastal uses, thereby enhancing their economic viability. In this context, intensive research has led to the development of the wave and tidal industry, and, as a result, the exploitation of these forms of energy is approaching commercial viability.

This Special Issue deals with any research on the improvement of the understanding of wave and tidal energy exploitation. Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to the following:

• Resource assessment;
• Performance analysis;
• Impact of farm operation;
• Coastal protection;
• Cost assessment;
• Synergies with other renewables and coastal uses;
• Array design;
• Farm deployment planning and integrated coastal zone management;
• Device optimization through numerical and physical modeling;
• PTO design;
• Grid connection;
• Installation and maintenance;
• Implications of climate change on energy exploitation

Dr. Rodrigo Carballo Sánchez
Dr. Iván López Moreira
Guest Editors

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