Investigation of suitable sites for wave energy converters around Sicily (Italy)

An analysis of wave energy along the coasts of Sicily (Italy) is presented with the aim of selecting possible sites for the implementation of wave energy converters (WECs). The analysis focuses on the selection of hotspot areas of energy concentration. A third-generation model was adopted to reconst...

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Main Authors: C. Iuppa, L. Cavallaro, D. Vicinanza, E. Foti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2015-07-01
Series:Ocean Science
Online Access:http://www.ocean-sci.net/11/543/2015/os-11-543-2015.pdf