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Wave energy vs. other energy sources: A reassessment of the economics

S. AstarizEPS, Hydraulic Eng., University of Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, SpainCorrespondence[email protected]
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G. IglesiasSchool of Marine Science, and Engineering, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, United KingdomView further author information
Pages 747-755 | Published online: 22 Feb 2016

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