Wave energy in the Netherlands: Past, present and future perspectives

With the renewable targets of 2020 reaching ever closer, Europe is continuing its ambitious plans for 2030 of developing innovative projects that assist tackling climate change and increase renewable energy integration. The Netherlands are trying to develop their renewable energy portfolio, to create a viable long-term decarbonized sustainable...

The Energy Transition and Policy Options for the Need of Flexibility: A Case Study of CCGT Generation in Germany

National policies that seek to stimulate the energy transition require attention with the requirement for generation sources that can compensate for moments when wind and solar plants are not available. Electricity supply needs to adjust to demand in real-time, at least until energy storage becomes commercially viable, otherwise the energy...

Combining a spar type floating offshore wind turbine with a current turbine

With the shift towards a more sustainable energy society, the increase in the electricity produced by renewable energy sources is steadily rising. However the cost of renewable energy sources still remains high compared to the traditional fossil fuel based energy sources. With the total worldwide energy demand also rising, combining renewable...

Comparison of levelized cost of energy of superconducting direct drive generators for a 10-MW offshore wind turbine

A method for comparing the levelized cost of energy (LCoE) of different superconducting drive trains is introduced. The properties of a 10-MW MgB₂ superconducting direct-drive generator and the cost break down of the nacelle components are presented and scaled up to a turbine with a rotor diameter of up to 280 m. The partial load...

Prospective techno-economic and environmental assessment of carbon capture at a refinery and CO₂ utilisation in polyol synthesis

CO₂ utilisation is gaining interest as a potential element towards a sustainable economy. CO₂ can be used as feedstock in the synthesis of fuels, chemicals and polymers. This study presents a prospective assessment of carbon capture from a hydrogen unit at a refinery, where the CO₂ is either stored, or partly...

The Economic Potential of Kite Power

The fundamental working principle of kite power generation is straightforward: a fast-flying kite pulls a tether from a drum, which drives a generator. At the maximum reel-out length, the kite is de-powered and pulled back, to initiate a new pumping cycle. The objective of this innovative technology is to make electricity generation affordable,...