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Variability and stochastic simulation of power from wave energy converter arrays

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  • Bailey, Helen
  • Robertson, Bryson
  • Buckham, Bradley

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A novel stochastic model has been developed which allows for the prediction of Wave Energy Converters (WECs) array power time series, based solely on knowledge of an individual WEC power time series. The model is applicable for arrays of independent WECs.

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  • Bailey, Helen & Robertson, Bryson & Buckham, Bradley, 2018. "Variability and stochastic simulation of power from wave energy converter arrays," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 115(C), pages 721-733.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:115:y:2018:i:c:p:721-733
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2017.08.052
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