Potential and prospects of hydrokinetic energy in Malaysia: A review

Maldar, Nauman Riyaz; Ng, Cheng Yee; Patel, Mohammed Shihab; Oğuz, Elif

doi:10.1016/j.seta.2022.102265

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“…However, details regarding specific sites and their constraints for energy harvesting were not thoroughly discussed. Recent studies by Paul Bonar et al [12] and Maldar et al [7] further emphasised the importance of the Strait of Malacca as the main focus area for any ocean energy extraction in Malaysia. Bonar applied an upper bound approach in analysing and determining the maximum power available at potential sites along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia.…”

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“…However, his depth-averaged model was not able to give details on the current profile along the water column. On the other hand, Maldar et al [7] mentioned the need for detailed modelling to be conducted to precisely evaluate hydrokinetic resources along the Malacca Strait.…”

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“…Wave energy converters require at least 50 kW/m² of yearly wave power density. However, in Malaysia, the average wave power density is less than 50 kW/m² [7], [10], [11]. Thermal energy might be used in Malaysia in the Sabah region, where the temperature at the bottom depth is around 3°C, while at the surface is 29°C.…”

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Methodology in Setting-Up a Three-Dimensional Flow Model for the Strait of Malacca, Malaysia

Basiddiq¹,

Rahman²,

Abdul-Rahman³

et al. 2022

JAMEA

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As a rapidly developing and expanding country, Malaysia is expected to see an increase in its electricity consumption in the near future. Although known for its abundance of natural resources, specifically petroleum and natural gas, Malaysia has pledged to reduce its dependency on conventional resources and aims to become a carbon-neutral nation by the year 2050. This can be achieved by unlocking sustainable alternatives from the ocean, such as waves and tidal current energy, which are known to be abundant, continuous, and clean. Although various studies had identified several locations along the Straits of Malacca with potential to be used as deployment sites for tidal stream turbines, most of them were focused only on theoretical resource assessment. Since detailed three-dimensional flow models for the Malacca Strait have yet to be thoroughly developed, examined, and discussed, this study aims to provide a preliminary methodology for setting up a three-dimensional numerical model for this region. The analysis of the study consists of three steps: pre-processing using Blue Kenue; processing with Telemac 3D; and post-processing, which visualizes the simulation outcome. The output from the simulation is validated against published measurement data to ensure the accuracy and robustness of the numerical model. The simulation outcome reveals that the southeast part of the Malacca Strait could be a promising area for deploying tidal stream turbines due to the high tidal current velocity in that area. Additionally, it is also observed that the kinetic energy flux increases towards the southeast part of the strait due to the strait's narrow size in that area. Overall, a detailed procedure for setting up a three-dimensional flow model for the Strait of Malacca is presented, and it is hoped that this work could highlight some of the complexity involved in developing an ocean-scale model for this region.

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Methodology in Setting-Up a Three-Dimensional Flow Model for the Strait of Malacca, Malaysia

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Rahman²,

Abdul-Rahman³

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Guidelines for Environmental Impact Assessment of Hydrokinetic Turbines in Developing Countries with a Focus on Colombia’s Context

Martínez,

Arrieta,

Rubio

et al. 2024

Congress on Research, Development, and Innovation in Renewable Energies

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Review and assessment of the German tidal energy resource

Korte,

Windt,

Goseberg

2023

J. Ocean Eng. Mar. Energy

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To mitigate climate change, a transformation of the energy sector towards a low-emission power generation is necessary. Tidal energy technology has matured in recent years and has the potential to balance Europe’s future power grid. While reviews of the tidal energy resource exist for a number of European countries, along the German North Sea coast is overlooked so far. This paper closes this gap and provides a comprehensive review and assessment of the German tidal energy resource. Germany’s North Sea coast is characterised by comparatively low current velocities and shallow waters. Using available data from the EasyGSH-DB North Sea Model, Germany’s practical tidal energy resource is estimated in a range between 66.6 and 565.8 GWh y$$^{-1}$$ - 1 to, excluding the most energetic sites in the estuaries of Elbe, Weser, and Ems. A stakeholder questionnaire aimed at tidal energy technology developers has shown that it is considered important to further develop the technology towards the use in shallow water and under low current velocities.

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Potential and prospects of hydrokinetic energy in Malaysia: A review

Cited by 8 publications

References 94 publications

Methodology in Setting-Up a Three-Dimensional Flow Model for the Strait of Malacca, Malaysia

Methodology in Setting-Up a Three-Dimensional Flow Model for the Strait of Malacca, Malaysia

Guidelines for Environmental Impact Assessment of Hydrokinetic Turbines in Developing Countries with a Focus on Colombia’s Context

Review and assessment of the German tidal energy resource

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