A method for EIA scoping of wave energy converters-based on classification of the used technology

被引:39
作者
Margheritini, Lucia [2 ]
Hansen, Anne Merrild [1 ]
Frigaard, Peter [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Aalborg, Dept Planning & Dev, DK-9220 Aalborg, Denmark
[2] Univ Aalborg, Dept Civil Engn, DK-9000 Aalborg, Denmark
关键词
EIA; Sustainable energy; Wave energy; Technological classification; SYSTEM;
D O I
10.1016/j.eiar.2011.02.003
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
During the first decade of the 21st Century the World faces spread concern for global warming caused by rise of green house gasses produced mainly by combustion of fossil fuels. Under this latest spin all renewable energies run parallel in order to achieve sustainable development. Among them wave energy has an unequivocal potential and technology is ready to enter the market and contribute to the renewable energy sector. Yet, frameworks and regulations for wave energy development are not fully ready, experiencing a setback caused by lack of understanding of the interaction of the technologies and marine environment, lack of coordination from the competent Authorities regulating device deployment and conflicts of maritime areas utilization. The EIA within the consent process is central in the realization of full scale devices and often is the meeting point for technology, politics and public. This paper presents the development of a classification of wave energy converters that is based on the different impact the technologies are expected to have on the environment. This innovative classification can be used in order to simplify the scoping process for developers and authorities. (C) 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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页数:12
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