Harvesting the Tides: Integrating Renewable Marine Energy Generators into Commercial Port Infrastructure

Chinmay Srivastava

Chinmay Srivastava Faculty of Technology and Engineering, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara.

Abstract

The energy demand at seaports is assessed in this article, along with the major energy consumers. In order to meet this energy demand with marine renewable energy sources, we examine numerous approaches. The best wind, photovoltaic, and wave energy converters for installation at ports are reviewed. The energy demand development and port expansion plans are taken into account while creating a prospective analysis for the port of Valencia. We arrive to the conclusion that ports should take the lead in achieving energy independence by integrating renewable marine energy into their infrastructure.

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