Coastal zone energy management: a multidisciplinary approach for the integration of solar electric systems with Florida's power generation system
In order for Florida to ''accomplish effective coastal land management, it must have a comprehensive statewide approach closely relating land and water management development decisions in Florida must be made with understanding of the proposed development effects on the state's water resources''. This approach is very sensible in view of the issues raised in the introduction. Whether a power plant is sited inland or on the coast has tremendous implications for water use. Offshore siting of power plants is an alternative which should be carefully evaluated using CZEM. Of particular importance is the existence of renewable energy sources, such as OTEC, Wind and Ocean current, in the offshore areas of Florida. Many Solar Electric options could be sited in the coastal and offshore areas. The main technological problem associated with offshore power plants is the transmission of the electricity to shore. The solution to this problem may be using Hydrogen as an intermediary energy carrier. The use of Solar Electric Systems would be consistent with the policy to diversify the generation mix. If Florida is called upon to develop its offshore energy resources in the national interest, the use of CZEM would allow decision makers to make more environmentally sensitive decisions. This would allow the balancing of energy production and environmental quality.
- Research Organization:
- Solar Electric Systems Inc., Plantation, FL
- OSTI ID:
- 6546767
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-831205-
- Journal Information:
- Alternative Energy Sources; (United States), Conference: 6. Miami international conference on alternative energy sources, Miami Beach, FL, USA, 12 Dec 1983
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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