Hybrid Marine Renewable Energy
Integration of Waves, Currents, and Wind
Keywords:
Hybrid Marine Renewable Energy , Wave Energy , Ocean Currents , Offshore Wind, Integrated Systems , Reliability , Energy SustainabilityAbstract
The development of marine renewable energy is a strategic solution to support the global energy transition towards a low-carbon energy system. However, the utilization of single marine energy sources, such as wave energy, ocean currents, and offshore wind, still faces challenges in the form of intermittency and power fluctuations that can affect system reliability. This perspective article discusses the concept of a hybrid marine renewable energy system that integrates wave, current, and wind energy in a single integrated system with a focus on increasing reliability. The discussion focuses on the system integration architecture, reliability aspects, and the role of modern control and monitoring technologies. Based on a literature review and conceptual analysis, the hybrid system is considered capable of increasing capacity factors, reducing power fluctuations, and increasing system availability compared to single-source marine energy systems. The integration of multiple marine energy sources supported by energy storage systems and intelligent power management is seen as an important approach in realizing a reliable and sustainable marine energy system in the future.
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