Abstract
In Brasil, Sao Marcos Bay has a highly promising potential for the generation of electricity through the conversion of tidal current energy. This paper presents a methodology to study impacts of Hydrokinetic Energy Converter Farms (HECF) in coastal regions. Their location, power production and hydrodynamic, sedimentological and morphological processes are considered. For this purpose, idealized hydrosedimentological scenarios were modeled using the Base System for Environmental Hydrodynamics (SisBaHiA®) developed at COPPE/UFRJ. Three zones were identified for exploration. When an analytical power model was applied to these zones it yielded an annual potential output in the range of 134 GWh. Results of the hydrosedimentological model show alterations in sediment movement, as well as positive and negative interferences in power production. Interactions between HECF must be well understood to maximize power production and minimize adverse environmental impacts
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