The Power Output Prediction and Economic Analysis for a Proposed Prototype Kinetic Energy Tidal Power Generator

摘要

The overall objective of the Apsley Strait tidal power project was to determine whether the kinetic energy in a tidal stream could be harnessed to generate electricity at a cost that is competitive with diesel generators. A tidal power test unit was deployed at a site with a tidal stream to enable turbine, drive train, alternator and controller technology to be evaluated. The results of the evaluation are used to show how the specification for the proposed prototype tidal power generator was developed. The methodology used to predict the average annual power output for the proposed prototype generator is explained and details of the economic analysis are included.