Abstract
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Energy Geotechnics |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Energy Geotechnics |
| Editors | Frank Wuttke, Sebastian Bauer, Marcelo Sanchez |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Group |
| Pages | 99-104 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-315-31524-9 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 8 Aug 2016 |
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Keywords
- wind power
- offshore geotechnics
- shallow water
- environmental impact assessment
- planning
- public participation
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A comparative study of wind farm potential in shallow-waters in Brazil and Scotland. / Alves, G.; Mickovski, S.B.
Energy Geotechnics: Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Energy Geotechnics. ed. / Frank Wuttke; Sebastian Bauer; Marcelo Sanchez. London : Taylor & Francis Group, 2016. p. 99-104.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
TY - GEN
T1 - A comparative study of wind farm potential in shallow-waters in Brazil and Scotland
AU - Alves, G.
AU - Mickovski, S.B.
PY - 2016/8/8
Y1 - 2016/8/8
N2 - Facing the predicted climate changes and the potential measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions globally, there is an increased use of clean renewable energy sources. In Europe, the wind power has often been used in the last decades and, more recently, a trend for offshore utilization has been noticed. However, there is a lack of knowledge on the specific planning and engineering considerations relevant to construction of wind farms in shallow waters. The aim of this study is investigate the potential for wind power plants in shallow waters at sites with contrasting bio-geo-climatic characteristics. Scotland is well known for the potential offshore wind energy and in Brazil, where this technique is not yet in use, there are only initial studies with indication of governmental interest for future implantations in great lakes. The focus of this study is on the environmental impact assessment as well as the impact on coastal communities and public participation in the decision-making. To this end, this study reviews the current practice in site determination, planning, and construction while investigating the potential for construction of wind farms at two shallow waters locations in Scotland and Brazil. A comparative study between the two countries for offshore wind turbines geotechnics with proper structure at low depths of water, taking into accounts the environmental characteristics and needs along with suitable wind towers construction is outlined. The results show variation of construction models used by both countries regarding the environmental impact assessment and a convergent tendency for projects planning acceptance by the communities. The study identifies a potential transfer of knowledge in specific areas of planning, development, and construction of offshore wind farms in shallow waters. Additionally, this study recognizes the importance of geo-environmental site investigation and classification within a sustainability framework.
AB - Facing the predicted climate changes and the potential measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions globally, there is an increased use of clean renewable energy sources. In Europe, the wind power has often been used in the last decades and, more recently, a trend for offshore utilization has been noticed. However, there is a lack of knowledge on the specific planning and engineering considerations relevant to construction of wind farms in shallow waters. The aim of this study is investigate the potential for wind power plants in shallow waters at sites with contrasting bio-geo-climatic characteristics. Scotland is well known for the potential offshore wind energy and in Brazil, where this technique is not yet in use, there are only initial studies with indication of governmental interest for future implantations in great lakes. The focus of this study is on the environmental impact assessment as well as the impact on coastal communities and public participation in the decision-making. To this end, this study reviews the current practice in site determination, planning, and construction while investigating the potential for construction of wind farms at two shallow waters locations in Scotland and Brazil. A comparative study between the two countries for offshore wind turbines geotechnics with proper structure at low depths of water, taking into accounts the environmental characteristics and needs along with suitable wind towers construction is outlined. The results show variation of construction models used by both countries regarding the environmental impact assessment and a convergent tendency for projects planning acceptance by the communities. The study identifies a potential transfer of knowledge in specific areas of planning, development, and construction of offshore wind farms in shallow waters. Additionally, this study recognizes the importance of geo-environmental site investigation and classification within a sustainability framework.
KW - wind power
KW - offshore geotechnics
KW - shallow water
KW - environmental impact assessment
KW - planning
KW - public participation
U2 - 10.1201/b21938-18
DO - 10.1201/b21938-18
M3 - Conference contribution
SP - 99
EP - 104
BT - Energy Geotechnics
A2 - Wuttke, Frank
A2 - Bauer, Sebastian
A2 - Sanchez, Marcelo
PB - Taylor & Francis Group
CY - London
ER -