Preliminary communication
https://doi.org/10.7225/toms.v03.n02.001
Off shore Wind Power Plant in the Adriatic Sea: An Opportunity for the Croatian Economy
Božidar Liščić
; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Ivo Senjanović
; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Većeslav Čorić
; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Hrvoje Kozmar
; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Marko Tomić
; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Neven Hadžić
; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
The signifi cant growth of renewable energy production in the past decades is present mainly due to the global depletion of fossil fuel reserves. One of interesting and well developed renewable energy technologies are wind turbines which are mainly built onshore. Due to more favorable wind characteristics at sea, off shore wind power plants are an interesting and challenging option for meeting future energy demands. In particular, less turbulent wind with higher average velocity enhances energy production and reduces structural fatigue of wind energy structures. In this study, benefi ts and drawbacks of off shore wind turbine units and power plants are pointed out. Based on the available climate data, sea depths and existing sea traffi c routes, two possible wind power plants, i.e. one with fi xed and another with fl oating turbines, are proposed for installation in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea. Benefi ts for the Croatian shipbuilding industry and its economy are pointed out.
Keywords
Renewable energy; Wind turbine; Off shore wind power plant; Shipbuilding industry
Hrčak ID:
128850
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Publication date:
21.10.2014.
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