Feasibility analysis of offshore renewables penetrating local energy systems in remote oceanic areas – A case study of emissions from an electricity system with tidal power in Southern Alaska.

Highlights: [•] A numerical model was developed to simulate energy systems in remote oceanic areas. [•] The reduction of negative environmental impacts by introducing offshore renewable energy sources was presented. [•] Introducing 56 kW of tidal power results in an annual emissions reduction of almost 244,000 lb of CO2. [•] The analysis also suggested that storage systems have the potential to provide additional system benefits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]