Technological cost-reduction pathways for attenuator wave energy converters in the marine hydrokinetic environment.

Bull, Diana L; Ochs, Margaret Ellen

doi:10.2172/1096511

Title: Technological cost-reduction pathways for attenuator wave energy converters in the marine hydrokinetic environment.

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This report considers and prioritizes the primary potential technical costreduction pathways for offshore wave activated body attenuators designed for ocean resources. This report focuses on technical research and development costreduction pathways related to the device technology rather than environmental monitoring or permitting opportunities. Three sources of information were used to understand current cost drivers and develop a prioritized list of potential costreduction pathways: a literature review of technical work related to attenuators, a reference device compiled from literature sources, and a webinar with each of three industry device developers. Data from these information sources were aggregated and prioritized with respect to the potential impact on the lifetime levelized cost of energy, the potential for progress, the potential for success, and the confidence in success. Results indicate the five most promising costreduction pathways include advanced controls, an optimized structural design, improved power conversion, planned maintenance scheduling, and an optimized device profile.

Authors:: Bull, Diana L; Ochs, Margaret Ellen

Publication Date:: Sun Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 2013

Research Org.:: Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

OSTI Identifier:: 1096511

Report Number(s):: SAND2013-7207
473539

DOE Contract Number:: AC04-94AL85000

Resource Type:: Technical Report

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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                    Bull, Diana L, and Ochs, Margaret Ellen. Technological cost-reduction pathways for attenuator wave energy converters in the marine hydrokinetic environment..  United States: N. p., 2013. 
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