Wind and sea waves analysis for the Greek area with application to renewable energy.

English Abstract:

Wind and sea waves energy seem to be promising solutions for the production of renewable energy in coastal and island countries, like Greece. In this presentation, results of a study in which an integrated, high resolution system is developed for exploring and monitoring the wind and sea waves patterns in the region of Eastern Mediterranean Sea, with special emphasis to the Greek area, are presented.

The models for the wind and sea waves simulation, will be discussed. Moreover, atmospheric (WRF) and sea wave (WAM) numerical models will be evaluated. Then, high resolution maps for the coastal and offshore areas of Greece will be produced, in which sea wave and wind climatological characteristics will be monitoring.