The utilisation of short term energy storage with tidal current generation systems

Towards an objective method to compare energy storage technologies: development and validation of a model to determine the upper boundary of revenue available from electrical price arbitrage

“…Chapter 3 examines the specific case of energy storage and tidal power, building on the previous work done by Bryden and Macfarlane (2000). A model for creating a generator time series for a Tidal Energy Converter is presented, which is then used to assess the benefits of introducing an energy storage device.…”

“…To build on previous work carried out by Bryden and Macfarlane (2000) assessing the potential benefits of energy storage working in conjunction with tidal current energy conversion. •…”

Tidal current energy resource assessment in Ireland: Current status and future update

“…The technical tidal current energy resource was calculated only for sites with a tidal current peak velocity greater than 1.5 m/s [25,26]. This velocity was selected based on the current status of tidal current turbines.…”

Regulating the output characteristics of tidal current power stations to facilitate better base load matching over the lunar cycle

“…By phasing suitably located tidal energy power stations, the aggregate power output, although not exactly constant, could match a substantial portion of base load. While this idea is not new [6], the implications for future resource planning are only now being appreciated. With large demands being placed on renewable energy sources to meet future electricity supplies, the utilisation of tidal power, where available will contribute to the maintenance of network stability.…”