Review of Resources from the Perspective of Wave, Tidal, and Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion

The conversion of Ocean Renewable Energy (ORE) sources to electricity could meet increasing energy demand and diversify the supply in Malaysia. Possessing a long coastline overlooking South China Sea (SCS) Malacca strait has encouraged Malaysian government promote ORE assess available resources reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. However, most previous attempts potential have focused primarily theoretical resource assessment, which practice may not reflect viability suitability resource. Other technical practical issues must be accounted for as well. This paper presents brief description technologies reviews existing studies regional Malaysia with an emphasis dedicated wave energy, tidal Thermal Conversion (OTEC). It also highlights essential constraints limiting or excluding utilization sources. While some resources, particularly OTEC, appear theoretically promising exploitation Malaysia, this review shown lack precise mapping linked socio-economic environmental constraints.