An overview of ocean renewable energy in China

作者：Wang Shujie; Yuan Peng^*; Li Dong; Jiao Yuhe

来源：RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS, 2011, 15(1): 91-111.

DOI：10.1016/j.rser.2010.09.040

• Ocean energy
• Tidal energy
• Wave energy
• Marine current energy
• Ocean thermal energy
• Salinity gradient energy
• China

Facing great pressure of economic growth and energy crisis. China pays much attention to the renewable energy. An overview of policy and legislation of renewable energy as well as status of development of renewable energy in China was given in this article. By analysis, the authors believe that ocean energy is a necessary addition to existent renewable energy to meet the energy demand of the areas and islands where traditional forms of energy are not applicable and it is of great importance in adjusting energy structure of China. In the article, resources distribution and technology status of tidal energy, wave energy, marine current energy, ocean thermal energy and salinity gradient energy in China was reviewed, and assessment and advices were given for each category. Some suggestions for future development of ocean energy were also given.

• 出版日期2011-1
• 单位中国海洋大学