Complementariedad de los recursos energéticos en las costas españolas: energías eólica, fotovoltaica y undimotriz

Abstract

The complementarity of solar, wind, and wave energy resources in hybrid offshore platforms can boost productivity and lessen energy output variability compared to reliance on a single source. Using ERA5 reanalysis, this study assesses wind, solar, and wave energy potentials in potential Spanish offshore locations. Wind energy emerges as the primary resource across Spanish offshore regions, followed by photovoltaic energy. Despite "drought periods" where no energy is generated, wave energy offers consistent energy flow, particularly in the northwestern Iberian Peninsula and the Canary Islands. Evaluating the synergy of these energy sources reveals hybrid platforms' potential to enhance production and reduce variability. While wind and solar energy dominate production, wave and solar photovoltaic energy are crucial for minimizing variability. This study lays the groundwork for integrating multiple energy converters on hybrid platforms to advance powerful and sustainable energy production.