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Tidal Energy: Current Status and Future Outlook
Addressing Energy Needs of the Future
31-Mar-2015
Global
Technology Research
D66C-01-00-00-00
EG01591-GL-TR_16442
This study provides a technology overview of the different tidal energy technologies currently available in the market and also technologies which are being developed currently. The study discusses about various technical features in a tidal energy system and also the tidal energy scenario (funding, R&D initiatives, tidal energy projects) in different regions across the globe. Restraints and drivers of the industry has also been identified and discussed. Technology management strategies implemented by different companies have also been discussed and the technology roadmap charted.
Technical Insights–Research Process and Methodology
Key Findings
History of Tidal Energy
Tidal Plant Types
New Trends: Dynamic Tidal Power
Tidal Turbine Types
Technical Features of Tidal Converters
Tidal Power Supply Chain
Tidal Power Stakeholders
Tidal Energy: UK
Tidal Energy: USA & Canada
Tidal Energy: China & South Korea
Tidal Energy: France & Japan
Major Drivers and Restraints
Drivers Explained
Restraints Explained
Environmental Impacts of Tidal Energy
Key Technology Providers
Key Technology Providers (continued)
Key Technology Providers (continued)
Technology Management Strategies
Technology Management Strategies (continued)
Technology Roadmap – The Road Ahead
Key Patents
Key Patents (continued)
Key Patents (continued)
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