Investigation of suitable sites for wave energy converters around Sicily (Italy)

Iuppa, C.; Cavallaro, L.; Vicinanza, D.; Foti, E.

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/os-11-543-2015

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https://doi.org/10.5194/os-11-543-2015

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https://doi.org/10.5194/os-11-543-2015

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09 Jul 2015

Research article |

| 09 Jul 2015

Investigation of suitable sites for wave energy converters around Sicily (Italy)

C. Iuppa, L. Cavallaro, D. Vicinanza, and E. Foti

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RC C14: 'MANUSCRIPT REVIEW', Anonymous Referee #1, 02 Mar 2015
- AC C27: 'Interactive comment on “Investigation of suitable sites for Wave Energy Converters around Sicily (Italy)” by C. Iuppa et al.', Claudio Iuppa, 10 Mar 2015
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RC C128: 'Review', Anonymous Referee #2, 23 Apr 2015
- AC C149: 'Interactive comment on “Investigation of suitable sites for Wave Energy Converters around Sicily (Italy)” by C. Iuppa et al.', Claudio Iuppa, 06 May 2015

Short summary

The paper describes the analysis of wave energy along the coast of Sicily (Italy). A third-generation model was adopted to reconstruct the wave data along the coast over a period of 14 years. The analysis of the wave energy allowed characterising the most energetic zones and to individuate eight hotspots suitable for the implementation of wave energy converter farms.