Knowledge Base

The Knowledge Base provides access to documents and information about the environmental effects of wind and marine renewable energy, supporting the OES-Environmental and WREN initiatives. Relevant documents from around the world are compiled into a user-friendly table that displays all content available in Tethys. Results can be narrowed using the keyword filters on the right, or with search terms entered in the text box, including targeted searches (e.g., org:DOE, author:copping). Content may also be sorted alphabetically by clicking on column headers. Some entries will appear on the next page.

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Title Author Date Content Type Technology Stressor Receptor
Waterbodies thermal energy based systems interactions with marine environment — A review Bordbar, A.; Georgoulas, K.; Dai, Y.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, OTEC Changes in Flow, Chemicals, Habitat Change Human Dimensions
Harnessing the Power of Ocean Energy A Comprehensive Review of Power Generation Technologies and Future Perspectives Thennakoon, T.; Hewage, H.; Sandunika, D.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Ocean Current, OTEC, Salinity Gradient, Tidal, Wave Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Oceanic response to widespread Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Nikoloff, A.; Eby, M.; Weaver, A. Presentation Marine Energy, OTEC Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Deep-sea impacts of climate interventions Levin, L.; Alfaro-Lucas, J.; Colaco, A.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, OTEC Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Water Quality
Marine Renewable Energy in the Philippines: Sustainable Energy from Ocean Spaces and Resources Abundo, M.; Catanyag, M.; Franco, M.; et al. Report Marine Energy, OTEC, Tidal, Wave, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Feasibility, Environmental Effects, and Social Acceptance of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Copping, A.; Farr, H. Report Marine Energy, OTEC Human Dimensions
A Review of Offshore Renewable Energy in South America: Current Status and Future Perspectives Shadman, M.; Roldan-Carvajal, M.; Pierart, F.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Ocean Current, OTEC, Salinity Gradient, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning
Potential sites for the use of ocean energy in the Mexican Caribbean Chavez, V.; Bárcenas, J.; Martinez, L.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, OTEC, Tidal, Wave Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Design considerations for ocean energy resource systems Bregman, R.; Knapp, R.; Takahashi, P. Conference Paper Marine Energy, Ocean Current, OTEC, Tidal, Wave Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Renewable Energy From the Ocean: A Guide to OTEC Avery, W.; Wu, C. Book OTEC, Marine Energy
Effects of cold shock on egg, larval, and juvenile stages of tropical fishes: Potential impacts of ocean thermal energy conversion Lamadrid-Rose, Y.; Boehlert, G. Journal Article Marine Energy, OTEC Fish, Pelagic Fish
Potential Environmental Impacts of Closed-Cycle Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Quinby-Hunt, M.; Sloan, D.; Wilde, P. Journal Article OTEC, Marine Energy Chemicals, Changes in Flow
The 40 MWe OTEC Plant at Kahe Point, Oahu, Hawaii: A Case Study of Potential Biological Impacts Harrison, J. Report Marine Energy, OTEC
The Potential Impact of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) on Fisheries Myers, E.; Hoss, D.; Matsumoto, W.; et al. Report OTEC, Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Potential Environmental Impacts of Open-Cycle Thermal Energy Conversion Quinby-Hunt, M.; Wilde, P.; Dengler, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, OTEC
Potential Impacts from OTEC-Generated Underwater Sounds Rucker, J.; Friedl, W. Conference Paper Marine Energy, OTEC Noise
Tropical Island Applications for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Ford, J.; Toms, A. Conference Paper Marine Energy, OTEC Human Dimensions
Waterborne Noise Due to Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Plants Janota, C.; Thompson, D. Journal Article OTEC, Marine Energy Noise
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion: Environmental Effects Assessment Program Plan, 1981-85 NOAA Office of Ocean Minerals and Energy Report OTEC, Marine Energy
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Final Environmental Impact Statement National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Report Marine Energy, OTEC Chemicals, Habitat Change, Noise Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
The Potential Environmental Consequences of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Plants Walsh, J. Workshop Article Marine Energy, OTEC Chemicals, Habitat Change Physical Environment, Water Quality
Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC): Social and environmental issues Lavi, A.; Lavi, G. Journal Article Marine Energy, OTEC Chemicals Physical Environment, Water Quality
Environmental Impact Assessment for Operational OTEC Platforms Sands, M. Conference Paper Marine Energy, OTEC Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Assessment and Control of OTEC Ecological Impacts Wilde, P.; Sandusky, J.; Jassby, A. Report OTEC, Marine Energy Habitat Change, Chemicals Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
Assessment and Control of OTEC Physical Environmental Impacts Ditmars, J. Conference Paper Marine Energy, OTEC Habitat Change Physical Environment
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Development Under U.S. and International Law and Institutions Nanda, V. Journal Article Marine Energy, OTEC Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy

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