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Tidal energy resource assessment in the Strait of Magellan in the Chilean Patagonia
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WoS WOS:001503769100001
Scopus SCOPUS_ID:105006727606
DOI 10.1016/J.RENENE.2025.123430
Año 2025
Tipo artículo de investigación

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Autores Afiliación Chile

Instituciones Chile

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Internacional

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Afiliación Extranjera

Instituciones
Extranjeras


Abstract



The tidal energy sector is advancing rapidly, with multiple projects demonstrating the reliability of devices to generate clean electricity. As technology converges and matures, detailed tidal resource characterization is essential for identifying and assessing viable deployment sites. This investigation examines the tidal energy potential in the Strait of Magellan, a key connection between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans in the Chilean Patagonia known for its strong tidal currents. A high-resolution, unstructured-mesh numerical model calibrated with field data from Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCP) and tidal gauges at the two main narrows of the Strait is implemented. The model is used to estimate power densities and assess energy yields under various turbine-rated velocities and operational scenarios. Results indicate sustained power densities exceeding 1 kW/m2 over a 67 km2 area throughout a lunar month, with localized peaks reaching 10 kW/m2 during spring tide. Energy yield simulations using synthetic power curves suggest promising sites for first and second generation tidal turbines. This study offers the first high-resolution model of tidal resources in the Strait of Magellan, highlighting its potential as a leading site for tidal energy generation in the southern hemisphere.

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Revista ISSN
Renewable Energy 0960-1481

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Energy & Fuels
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
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Publicaciones WoS (Ediciones: ISSHP, ISTP, AHCI, SSCI, SCI), Scopus, SciELO Chile.

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Ord. Autor Género Institución - País
1 Suarez, Leandro - Marine Energy Res & Innovat Ctr MERIC - Chile
Centro de Investigación e Innovación de Energía Marina - Chile
2 Guerra, Maricarmen - Universidad de Concepción - Chile
3 Williams, Megan E. - Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile - Chile
4 ESCAURIAZA-MESA, CRISTIAN RODRIGO Hombre Marine Energy Res & Innovat Ctr MERIC - Chile
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile - Chile
Centro de Investigación e Innovación de Energía Marina - Chile

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Financiamiento



Fuente
NLHPC
COPAS
Office of Naval Research Global
Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo
ANID project
ANID FONDECYT Iniciacion project
COPAS COASTAL ANID
Centro de Investigación e Innovación en Energía Marina
Marine Energy Research & Innovation Center of Chile (MERIC)
ONR-Global

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Agradecimiento
This work has been funded by the Marine Energy Research & Innovation Center of Chile (MERIC) , ANID project CTI230003, and ONR-Global grant N62909-23-1-2004. Dr. Guerra is supported by ANID Fondecyt Iniciacion project 11220663 and COPAS Coastal ANID FB210021. The data from the 2016 ADCP campaign were provided by the CENDHOC, from the Chilean Hydrographic and Oceanographic Navy Service (SHOA) . Powered@NLHPC: This research was partially supported by the supercomputing infrastructure of the NLHPC (CCSS210001) .
This work has been funded by the Marine Energy Research & Innovation Center of Chile (MERIC), ANID project CTI230003, and ONR-Global grant N62909-23-1-2004. Dr. Guerra is supported by ANID Fondecyt Iniciaci\u00F3n project 11220663 and COPAS Coastal ANID FB210021. The data from the 2016 ADCP campaign were provided by the CENDHOC, from the Chilean Hydrographic and Oceanographic Navy Service (SHOA). Powered@NLHPC: This research was partially supported by the supercomputing infrastructure of the NLHPC (CCSS210001).

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