Wave energy for electricity generation in Malaysia - Merang shore, Terengganu

Abstract

Malaysian government introduced Small Renewable Energy Power (SREP) Program in 2001. In this paper, it dis cussed the possibility to utilize ocean wave in Merang shore, Terengganu, Malaysia. Besides, this paper also discusses the current technologies have been used to convert wave energy to electricity. The work principle of the devices also present in this paper. After that, sea condition in Malaysia was explored to study the possibility of utilization of wave energy in Malaysia. Finally, It is found Merang shore is the idea location to utilize the wave energy in Malaysia. Mean wave height and mean wave period at the location are 0.95 meter and 3.5 second. Also, attenuator type wave converter developed by Wave Star was considered as one of the possible devices to install at the location. From the calculation, the research obtained that the total r ate of electrical power possible to grid is 649 MWh a year if only on e set of C5 Wave star device install at Merang shore, Terengganu.