Abstract
The extraction of wave energy in coastal regions may be considered as a viable alternative due to the non-ending rise in global demand for renewable energy. The viability of this extraction is determined by assessing the wave energy potential that is mildly explored in Mauritius. As a result, this research demonstrates the evaluation and characterisation of wave energy in the south of Mauritius. The potential for energy generation was assessed based on hourly data from a polynomial fit for the period of June 2016 to May 2017. The results were validated with buoy measurements and the numerical hindcast data was calculated by wave energy and power. It was found that the monthly averaged wave power varies between 8.66 kW/m and 42.9 kW/m. A polynomial equation, depending on significant wave height, was derived and its validity was tested against existing studies.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 2022 7th International Conference on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications |
| Subtitle of host publication | Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems, Hybrid Transportation Systems, Energy Transition, and Energy Security |
| Publisher | IEEE |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9798350333213 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9798350333220 |
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| Publication status | Published - 16 Dec 2022 |
| Event | 7th International Conference on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications, EFEA 2022 - Bagatelle Moka MU, Mauritius Duration: 14 Dec 2022 → 16 Dec 2022 |
Publication series
| Name | Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications |
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| Publisher | IEEE |
| ISSN (Print) | 2641-5925 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 2688-2558 |
Conference
| Conference | 7th International Conference on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications, EFEA 2022 |
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| Country/Territory | Mauritius |
| City | Bagatelle Moka MU |
| Period | 14/12/22 → 16/12/22 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
Keywords
- Polynomial fit
- Significant wave height
- South coast of Mauri-tius
- Wave energy converter
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