John Miller
MREC and the Concept of a Technology Testing Facility for Marine Energy
John Miller Director, Marine Renewable Energy Center UMass - Dartmouth
Marine Hydrokinetic Energy MHK Environmental Business Council, New England February 27, 2013 John R. Miller Executive Director [email protected] 508.999.MREC (6732)
Agenda Markets/Resources Technologies MREC – A Crass Advertisement Questions
www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
3
New England Was Built With Renewable Energy
Water Wind
Biofuel www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
4
New England Marine Renewable Energy Center Purpose
Foster the Sustainable Growth of Marine Renewable Energy (Tidal, Wave, Off-Shore Wind, and Others) In New England Through Research, Development and Demonstration Mission The New England Marine Renewable Energy Center (MREC) is an organization that involves all stakeholders (Academic, industry, governmental/regulatory, and public interest groups) to promote the sustainable development of renewable energy in New England ocean waters. • • • • •
A world class university research consortium. Permanent ocean test sites to facilitate research and demonstration. An industry user group to elicit research needs and to assist in advocating. Involvement of public interest groups to minimize ocean ecosystem impact. Education and training to support the marine renewable energy industry.
www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
5
University Consortium Members
UVI St. Croix, USVI OTEC
www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
6
The Problem Energy is the Critical Challenge of the 21st Century • Developing Countries are Straining a Limited Supply • Climate Change Issues • Water and Energy are Inseparable
New England is in an Energy Crisis • Large Demand but Distant Supply • High Prices Hurt Competitiveness • Aging and Unreliable Grid
Bio/Solar are Needed, but New England Has Limited Resources Federal Funding is Problematic www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
7
Ocean Energy - US
Resource TWHr/yr Demand Wind Wave Tidal Current
4000 900 260 (~Hydro) 440 ?
Utilization Percent
Predict Time
20-35% 30-40% 20-35% >90%?
Hours Hours Days Centuries Months
Challenge – MHK Resources and Demand Not Aligned www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
8
The New England Opportunity Ocean Energy Resources are Undeveloped in US NE Demand 120 TWhr Wave Energy Off Shore Wind 86 TWhr Wave 24 TWhr Tidal 2 TWhr
Wind Energy
New England has Resources Significant Off-Shore Wind, Wave, Some Tidal Intellectual Power – Wind, Marine Engineering
Available Manufacturing and Construction Infrastructure Deep Water Ports with Construction Capability European estimates > 100,000 employed, $50 billion industry Bremerhaven/Cuxhaven – 2,400 Jobs/3 yr (Direct MFG) www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
9
Opportunities
Tidal Cape Cod Canal Elizabeth Island Muskeget Channel
Wave
Wind Cape Wind AMI (MA/RI) RFI Mass RFI Community Projects
EXPORTS - Chile www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
10
Offshore Wind Proven
Demonstration
Prototype
Shallow < 25 m Proven, Viable 10 GW
Transition 20 - 60 m Deploying, High Cost 40 GW
Deep > 60 m Beta, High Risk 140 GW
www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
11
Wave Four Technology Approaches Overtopping Wave Dragon
Terminators Vs. Absorber Attenuator Pelamis First Commercial Portugal www.mrec.umassd.ed u
Scotland Oscillating Water Column
Point Absorber OPT FERC Permit, OR
© 2013 MREC
12
Tidal Open Blade MCE, Ireland; Verdant, NY
Helical ORPC, ME
Shrouded Open Hydro, UK
Others www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
13
NEMEDS Proposed Demonstration Sites UNH General Sullivan Bridge ½ Scale Tidal
UNH Open Ocean Aquaculture Wave
MMA Tidal Test Stand Tidal Shallow Wind
Transition Zone Wind UMD Muskeget Channel Tidal, ½ Scale Wave
Off –Shore Renewable Energy Innovation Zone
Deep Wind Wave
National Off-Shore Renewable Energy Innovation Zone (Proposed) www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
14
Muskeget Channel Tidal Project Edgartown in Pilot Application Physical/Environmental Survey Test Site Included in Application Test Concept Evaluation by UNH Demos in August 2011, 2012
www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
15
Coming Attractions
EnergyOcean 2013 Crowne Plaza Warwick, Rhode Island June 10 – 12, 2013 OCEANS'13 San Diego, California September 22 - 28, 2013 www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
16
Summary – Ocean Energy is Real
www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
17
John Miller Director, Marine Renewable Energy Center UMass - Dartmouth
Marine Hydrokinetic Energy MHK Environmental Business Council, New England February 27, 2013 John R. Miller Executive Director [email protected] 508.999.MREC (6732)
Agenda Markets/Resources Technologies MREC – A Crass Advertisement Questions
www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
3
New England Was Built With Renewable Energy
Water Wind
Biofuel www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
4
New England Marine Renewable Energy Center Purpose
Foster the Sustainable Growth of Marine Renewable Energy (Tidal, Wave, Off-Shore Wind, and Others) In New England Through Research, Development and Demonstration Mission The New England Marine Renewable Energy Center (MREC) is an organization that involves all stakeholders (Academic, industry, governmental/regulatory, and public interest groups) to promote the sustainable development of renewable energy in New England ocean waters. • • • • •
A world class university research consortium. Permanent ocean test sites to facilitate research and demonstration. An industry user group to elicit research needs and to assist in advocating. Involvement of public interest groups to minimize ocean ecosystem impact. Education and training to support the marine renewable energy industry.
www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
5
University Consortium Members
UVI St. Croix, USVI OTEC
www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
6
The Problem Energy is the Critical Challenge of the 21st Century • Developing Countries are Straining a Limited Supply • Climate Change Issues • Water and Energy are Inseparable
New England is in an Energy Crisis • Large Demand but Distant Supply • High Prices Hurt Competitiveness • Aging and Unreliable Grid
Bio/Solar are Needed, but New England Has Limited Resources Federal Funding is Problematic www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
7
Ocean Energy - US
Resource TWHr/yr Demand Wind Wave Tidal Current
4000 900 260 (~Hydro) 440 ?
Utilization Percent
Predict Time
20-35% 30-40% 20-35% >90%?
Hours Hours Days Centuries Months
Challenge – MHK Resources and Demand Not Aligned www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
8
The New England Opportunity Ocean Energy Resources are Undeveloped in US NE Demand 120 TWhr Wave Energy Off Shore Wind 86 TWhr Wave 24 TWhr Tidal 2 TWhr
Wind Energy
New England has Resources Significant Off-Shore Wind, Wave, Some Tidal Intellectual Power – Wind, Marine Engineering
Available Manufacturing and Construction Infrastructure Deep Water Ports with Construction Capability European estimates > 100,000 employed, $50 billion industry Bremerhaven/Cuxhaven – 2,400 Jobs/3 yr (Direct MFG) www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
9
Opportunities
Tidal Cape Cod Canal Elizabeth Island Muskeget Channel
Wave
Wind Cape Wind AMI (MA/RI) RFI Mass RFI Community Projects
EXPORTS - Chile www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
10
Offshore Wind Proven
Demonstration
Prototype
Shallow < 25 m Proven, Viable 10 GW
Transition 20 - 60 m Deploying, High Cost 40 GW
Deep > 60 m Beta, High Risk 140 GW
www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
11
Wave Four Technology Approaches Overtopping Wave Dragon
Terminators Vs. Absorber Attenuator Pelamis First Commercial Portugal www.mrec.umassd.ed u
Scotland Oscillating Water Column
Point Absorber OPT FERC Permit, OR
© 2013 MREC
12
Tidal Open Blade MCE, Ireland; Verdant, NY
Helical ORPC, ME
Shrouded Open Hydro, UK
Others www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
13
NEMEDS Proposed Demonstration Sites UNH General Sullivan Bridge ½ Scale Tidal
UNH Open Ocean Aquaculture Wave
MMA Tidal Test Stand Tidal Shallow Wind
Transition Zone Wind UMD Muskeget Channel Tidal, ½ Scale Wave
Off –Shore Renewable Energy Innovation Zone
Deep Wind Wave
National Off-Shore Renewable Energy Innovation Zone (Proposed) www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
14
Muskeget Channel Tidal Project Edgartown in Pilot Application Physical/Environmental Survey Test Site Included in Application Test Concept Evaluation by UNH Demos in August 2011, 2012
www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
15
Coming Attractions
EnergyOcean 2013 Crowne Plaza Warwick, Rhode Island June 10 – 12, 2013 OCEANS'13 San Diego, California September 22 - 28, 2013 www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
16
Summary – Ocean Energy is Real
www.mrec.umassd.ed u
© 2013 MREC
17
