Tidal Stream vs. Wind Energy: The Value of Cyclic Power When Combined with Short-Term Storage in Hybrid Systems

This study quantifies the technical, economic and environmental performance of hybrid systems that use either a tidal stream or wind turbine, alongside short-term battery storage and back-up oil generators. The systems are designed to partially displace oil generators on the island of Alderney, loca...

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Main Authors: Daniel Coles, Athanasios Angeloudis, Zoe Goss, Jon Miles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/4/1106