| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6766431 | Renewable Energy | 2016 | 23 Pages |
Abstract
The wave and wind energy resource in coastal areas was assessed, and discussed in terms of water depth, distance to shore, and seasonal and inter-annual variability. In addition, the current study investigates the nearshore wind and wave climate in conjunction with each other, and highlights two issues with relevance to the ocean renewable energy industry: (i) the complementarity between the wind and wave energy resource, and (ii) the accessibility for marine operations. Our study highlights sites around the Irish coast that might have been overlooked in terms of the potential for wind, wave or combined wind/wave energy installations.
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Authors
Sarah Gallagher, Roxana Tiron, Eoin Whelan, Emily Gleeson, Frédéric Dias, Ray McGrath,