Levelized Cost of Electricity for hydrokinetic turbines

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Keywords:

hydrokinect turbines, levelized cost of electricity, renewable energy, annual energy production

Abstract

Hydrokinetic turbines are an emerging technology capable of generating electricity through a renewable energy source. Due to the novelty, there is a lack of knowledge in this area, especially in the context of expenditures. In this way, the main goal of the present work is to develop a methodology to compute the costs and risks associated with this technology. The results are presented for two real turbines, manufactured by the Laboratory of Environment and Energy at the University of Brasilia and tested at two different sites. All expenditures are described, and the Levelized Cost of Electricity is analyzed for both turbines.

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Author Biographies

Matheus Montenegro Nunes, University of Brasilia

holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Brasília (2017), a Master's degree in Mechanical Sciences from the University of Brasília (2020), and is currently a PhD student in Mechanical Sciences. During the development of his research, he has been involved in several projects related to hydrokinetic energy generation. He has experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering, with an emphasis on Fluid Mechanics, mainly working on the following topics: hydrodynamic diffusers for hydrokinetic turbines, wind tunnel experiments, and research methodology.

Rafael Castilho Faria Mendes, Universidade de Brasília

has a Bachelor's degree in Energy Engineering from the University of Brasília (2013), a Master's degree (2015) and a PhD in Mechanical Sciences from the University of Brasília (2020). He is an Assistant Professor at the University of Brasilia in the Aerospace Engineering program. He has experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering, with an emphasis on Fluid Mechanics, mainly working on the following topics: renewable energies, aerodynamics of horizontal axis turbines, and wind tunnel experiments.

Sergio de Oliveira Frontin, University of Brasilia

Has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1968) and a Master's degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, United States - Troy (1971). He worked at the National Electric Energy Agency (2008 - 1998), Furnas Centrais Elétricas S.A. (1998 - 1991 and 1988 - 1970), Itaipu Binacional (1991 - 1989), and the Center for Electric Energy Research (1989 - 1988). He was a professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Military Institute of Engineering, and Rio de Janeiro State University. Currently, he is a Collaborating Researcher at the University of Brasília and a consultant in the energy sector, with emphasis on Generation, Transmission, Regulation, Information, Technology, and Alternative Energy Sources.

Taygoara Felamingo de Oliveira, University of Brasilia

Has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Brasília (2000), a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Brasília (2002), a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (2007), and a Postdoctoral degree from the University of California Santa Barbara - UCSB. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Brasília, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical Sciences. He conducts research in the areas of Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Aerodynamics, Multiphase Flow, and Complex Fluid Rheology, using experimental, numerical, and analytical methods.

Rudi Henri van Els, University of Brasilia

Graduated in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Maranhão (1990), Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Brasília in the area of ​​control and computation (1994) and PhD from the Center for Sustainable Development of the University of Brasília (2008). Associate Professor at the University of Brasilia in the Energy Engineering course. Has experience in Electrical Engineering, with emphasis on Process Control and Automation and renewable energy.

Antonio Cesar Pinho Brasil Junior, University of Brasilia

graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Pará (1982) with a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (1985). He obtained his PhD in the area of Thermal and Energy Sciences from the Ecole Centrale de Lyon - France in 1992. Currently, he is an associate professor at the University of Brasília. The professor's academic activities are associated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Center for Sustainable Development at UnB. In the field of mechanical sciences, his main topics of interest are thermosciences and renewable energy.

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2023-08-18

How to Cite

Montenegro Nunes, M. ., Castilho Faria Mendes, R., de Oliveira Frontin, S., Felamingo de Oliveira, T., van Els, R. H., & Pinho Brasil Junior, A. C. (2023). Levelized Cost of Electricity for hydrokinetic turbines. IEEE Latin America Transactions, 21(9), 991–998. Retrieved from https://latamt.ieeer9.org/index.php/transactions/article/view/7821

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 9 (2023): Special Issue on Sustainable Energy Sources for an Energy Transition

Section

Special Issue on Sustainable Energy Sources for an Energy Transition

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