Review of Renewable Energy Applications and Feasibility of Tidal Energy in the United Arab Emirates

被引:3
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作者
Fandi, Odai Mawafaq [1 ]
Dol, Sharul Sham [1 ]
Alavi, Mohammed [1 ]
机构
[1] Abu Dhabi Univ, Dept Mech Engn, Abu Dhabi, U Arab Emirates
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关键词
Ebb; Head Difference; Renewable Energy; Saqr Port; Tidal Energy; Tidal Lagoon; POWER;
D O I
10.22044/rera.2022.11747.1107
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Renewable energy and energy sustainability are vital in meeting the exponential growth of energy demand due to the increasing population and industrial requirements. However, the renewable energy source unpredictability is still a concern for continuous energy supplies. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been investing in the renewable energy technologies over the years particularly in solar, nuclear, wind, waste to energy, and hydropower. However, this seems insufficient still, and the shortage of fossil fuels has triggered an alarming energy discussion. Therefore, this work aims at looking for tidal energy feasibility in the UAE apart from reviewing the shortcomings of the existing renewable energy sources in the country. The tidal energy is new but is highly predictable, and if applied properly, it could add to the sustainable solutions. Based on the preliminary study, tidal lagoons with the area of 102 km(2) integrated with double cycle reversible turbines can be installed at the Saqar Port in Ras Al Khaimah, the UAE. The location that has an average of 1.6 m head difference is sufficient to meet 1% of the total UAE's energy demand.
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页码:165 / 174
页数:10
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