Resource Potential and Cost Estimation of the Offshore Wind Energy using WRF Model: A Case Study of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luiz Filipe de Assis Tavares ◽  
Milad Shadman ◽  
Segen Estefen ◽  
Luiz Paulo de Freitas Assad
Keyword(s):  
Wind Energy ◽  
Cost Estimation ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Wrf Model ◽  
Offshore Wind ◽  
Offshore Wind Energy ◽  
Resource Potential

scholarly journals Viability of Creating an Offshore Wind Energy Cluster: A Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 308
Author(s):  
Helena Junqueira ◽  
Margarita Robaina ◽  
Susana Garrido ◽  
Radu Godina ◽  
João C. O. Matias
Keyword(s):  
Wind Energy ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Cluster Structure ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Offshore Wind ◽  
Energy Market ◽  
Offshore Wind Energy ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Energy Cluster

Considering the advantages associated with the port sector concerning the potential of offshore wind energy, several international ports are aiming to achieve a solid integration in offshore wind energy clusters. This article performs an analysis of several seaports and offshore wind energy clusters in Europe to assess the feasibility of implementing an offshore wind energy cluster in the Port of Aveiro, Portugal. A deep literature review and a case study methodology were performed. Based on the analysis of the offshore energy market, and of the value chain of the company case study (ASM Offshore), it was concluded that the Portuguese market in this sector is not competitive, compared with other international markets. Nevertheless, the development of an offshore wind energy cluster could increase the included companie’s prospects, as well as dispute the growth of other companies associated with this sector. This research is relevant, because there is a lack of research that links the importance of seaports in offshore wind energy projects, in particular with a cluster structure, and because it contributes to knowledge for the development of the Aveiro region and Portugal, based on the exploitation of the renewable energy market and to the increase of related activities.

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