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Advances in Energy Research Volume 5, Number 4, December 2017 , pages 305-320 DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/eri.2018.5.4.305 |
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Ocean energy in Indian coasts and islands for sustainability–A roadmap for future |
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Saha Dauji
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| Abstract | ||
| Limited quantity and non-uniform distribution of fossil fuel over the world, along with the environmental concerns of increasing CO2 emissions, indicate that gradual and planned switchover to the sustainable energy sources is the need of the day. Ocean energy is well-distributed over the coasts, abundant, renewable and available in the form of wave energy, tidal energy and thermal energy. India has gathered precious experience from the pilot plants utilizing these methods over the last few years. One of the main constraints is deemed to be the grid connectivity. Time has come to transform this limitation into opportunity. Ocean power can be a very suitable option for the coastal belts and the islands. Implementation of this concept would require large-scale industry participation along with favourable government policies in the coming years. This article attempts a review of the ocean energy initiatives in India and proposes a roadmap for the future. | ||
| Key Words | ||
| ocean energy; sustainable; renewable; wave energy; tidal energy; ocean thermal energy converter | ||
| Address | ||
| Saha Dauji: 1.) NRB Office, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400094, India 2.) Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai 400094, India | ||
