State of the Art of Wave Energy in Spain

Julia Fernandez Chozas, H. C. Sørensen

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Abstract

Ocean energy is one of the largest renewable resources available on the planet. The term ocean energy includes the surface and subsurface motion of the waves, named wave energy. Spain has a long coast and good wave energy resources that can significantly contribute to the Spanish renewable energy
mix. This work presents a description of wave energy and wave energy conversion principles, the state of the art of wave energy in Spain, including ongoing research activities and pilot projects, and lessons learned from other European countries several years ahead from Spain regarding wave energy development. The latter is described by including financial incentives and administrative procedures recommendations that can contribute to boost the sector in a country with both an emerging interest and good wave energy potential.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConference Proceedings of IEEE 3rd Annual Electrical Power and Energy Conference (EPEC), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 2009
Number of pages6
PublisherIEEE Press
Publication date2009
ISBN (Print)9781424445080
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd Annual Electrical Power and Energy Conference - Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Duration: 22 Oct 200923 Oct 2009

Conference

Conference3rd Annual Electrical Power and Energy Conference
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal, Quebec
Period22/10/200923/10/2009

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