Tidal current energy technology is gradually maturing and transitioning towards large-scale
development. The vision for tidal energy development is similar to wind farms, involving the …

For the successful large scale commercialisation of the tidal stream energy industry it is
imperative to consider array revenue rather than simply array power performance. This …

The effective development of tidal stream energy sites requires an understanding of
constraints limiting extraction of the resource. This study considers the implications of certain …

With high predictability and a consistent energy availability profile, Tidal Stream (TS) could
play an important part in the optimal future low-carbon energy mix, improving the supply …

Full-scale tidal turbines deployed in tidal channels are subjected to complex flow due to the
effects of local bathymetry and coastline shape which modify the flow directionality, shear …

Tides exhibit variability over time. This study proposes a methodology for selecting a
representative timeframe for tidal range energy analyses, when constrained to a typical …

Tidal stream turbines may operate under yawed conditions due to variability in ocean
current directions. Insight into the wake structure of yawed turbines can be essential to …

Tidal stream currents change in magnitude and direction during flood and ebb tides. Setting
the most appropriate yaw angles for a tidal turbine is not only important to account for the …

Turbines installed in farming have slightly different characteristics. Mainly the problem is
when several tidal turbines are placed side by side at the location of the tidal current flow …

Tidal sites can present uneven seabed bathymetry features that induce favourable or
adverse pressure gradients and are sources of turbulence, and so are likely to affect the …