NREL researchers and crew prepared to deploy three moorings in Cook Inlet, Alaska, in July to collect data for a potential tidal energy site.
“Offshore wind development could be a viable option in Alaska waters, particularly in areas closest to Alaska’s population centers. It is also important to remember that all ocean energy development efforts must incorporate just and equitable approaches for energy transitions,” said Elise DeGeorge, a senior project leader at NREL and a co-author of the report, which examines ocean renewable energy opportunities in Alaska in the next 10–20 years.
Alaska’s Outer Continental Shelf holds the potential to generate 3,800 gigawatts of electricity from wind, wave, and tidal resources. Because of practical constraints such as the long distances to customers and potential conflicts with other ocean users and wildlife, however, only a small fraction of these resources can practically be developed. Alaska already derives about 30% of its electricity from renewable sources, primarily hydropower.
United States United States Latest News, United States United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: cleantechnica - 🏆 565. / 51 Read more »
Source: ScienceDaily - 🏆 452. / 53 Read more »
Source: ScienceDaily - 🏆 452. / 53 Read more »