Validating a Wave-to-Wire Model for a Wave Energy Converter—Part II: The Electrical System

The incorporation of the full dynamics of the different conversion stages of wave energy converters (WECs), from ocean waves to the electricity grid, is essential for a realistic evaluation of the power flow in the drive train. WECs with different power take-off (PTO) systems, including diverse tran...

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Main Authors: Markel Penalba, José-Antonio Cortajarena, John V. Ringwood
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-07-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/10/7/1002