Simple correlation based models used extensively for the prediction of the performance of solar energy systems have little spatial accuracy and do not generally allow detailed investigation into modifications in system design. The recent development of powerful low cost computers has allowed the...

Large-scale extraction of power from tidal streams within the Pentland Firth is expected to be underway in the near future. The Inner Sound of Stroma in particular has attracted significant commercial interest. To understand potential environmental impacts of the installation of a tidal turbine...