Analysis and Development of Ocean Wave Energy Conversion Systems (Wave Energy Converter) for Renewable Energy Applications
Keywords:
Renewable Energy, Ocean Waves, Wave Energy Converter (WEC), Energy Conversion, EfficiencyAbstract
The need for environmentally friendly renewable energy continues to increase as fossil fuel reserves are depleted and awareness of climate change increases. Indonesia, as an archipelagic country with the second longest coastline in the world, has great potential to utilize marine wave energy as an alternative renewable energy source. This study aims to analyze and develop the Wave Energy Converter (WEC) system as a technology to convert ocean wave energy into electrical energy that can be applied sustainably. The research method includes literature study, analysis of ocean wave characteristics at the study site, modeling of energy conversion systems, and simulations/performance tests to evaluate the efficiency of the power conversion produced. The parameters analyzed include wave height, wave period, and wind speed, which affect the output power of the WEC system. The results of the study show that the developed WEC system is able to produce electrical energy with a certain level of efficiency, as well as provide an overview of its technical feasibility and potential application in coastal areas of Indonesia. This research is expected to contribute to the development of sea-based renewable energy technology, support the diversification of national energy sources, and reduce dependence on fossil energy.
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