Minimization of the kWh cost by optimization of an all-electric chain for the SEAREV Wave Energy Converter.

Judicael Aubry (1) , Marie Ruellan (1) , Hamid Ben Ahmed (1) , Bernard Multon (2)

1 SATIE - Systèmes et Applications des Technologies de l'Information et de l'Energie
2 SATIE SETE - Systèmes d'Energie pour les Transports et l'Environnement

This article presents a two-step approach for the design of a Wave Energy Converter (WEC) electric chain. We show how it is possible, from a bi-objective optimization, to determine the results of several single-objective optimization strategies, in the aim of minimizing the per-kWh production cost. The discussion addresses the influence of operating cycle choice on optimization results, with special attention shown to developing the per-kWh cost of electricity generated.

Domaines: Energie électrique

Judicael Aubry, Marie Ruellan, Hamid Ben Ahmed, Bernard Multon. Minimization of the kWh cost by optimization of an all-electric chain for the SEAREV Wave Energy Converter.. ICOE 2008, Oct 2008, Brest, France, France. pp.1-7. ⟨hal-00439640⟩