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A tidal wave is too violent and unpredictable to use for electricity generation. They are also far too rare. Ordinary tides on the other hand are totally predictable and should be a great idea for renewable energy. The idea is to build a barrier across where the tide goes in and out, preferably in an estuary where the flow is strong. In the barrier are turbines which are connected to generators. As the tide goes in or out, it turns the turbines to drive the generators, producing electricity. The problem is that they are very expensive to build, and permanent barrages disrupt shipping and affect wildlife.
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Is wave power and tidle power the same?
No, they are not the same. Wave power refers to electricity or high pressure pumped water which is derived from the transformation of the kinetic and potential energy of ocean waves. Tidal energy refers to electricity which is derived from the transformation of the kinetic energy of tidal flows through narrow channels or from the potential energy of seawater impounded from tidal flows.
How much energy does tidal power produce?
more than wave also more preditable than saolar AND wind!
What is a example a for water wave?
Monsoon, Typhoon, Tidal wave, etc.
What wave carries the most energy?
Tidal..
What kind of energy is ocean wave?
Tidal power.
How are tidal waves used to generate electricity for the power grid?
Tidal waves are not used to generate electricity. A tidal wave is a huge wave, rather like a tsunami, that occurs very infrequently, and without warning.Tides are harnessed to produce electricity, and also waves are used, but not tidal waves.
Is coal the only thing that produces electricity?
'''No.''' Oil and Natural Gas can also be used to produce electricity. Solar, Wind, Wave, Tidal and hydro-power are also some other ways of producing electricity. There are millions more.
How does tidal energy produce heat and eletricity?
tidal electricity is simply a turbine that runs underwater and when it turns with the ebb tide it creates electricity. Then it carries the electricity through pipes back to land
Is a tidal wave a mechanical wave?
A tidal wave is a water wave so it is a mechanical wave.
What are some examples of tidal energy being used?
tidal energy is used to turn turbines which drive generators to produce electricity
What starts a tidal wave?
The tidal wave starts by the moon
The collapse of an underground cave may produce a?
A sinkhole, at the very least. If under the ocean it could produce a tsunami or a tidal wave.
Is wave power and tidle power the same?
No, they are not the same. Wave power refers to electricity or high pressure pumped water which is derived from the transformation of the kinetic and potential energy of ocean waves. Tidal energy refers to electricity which is derived from the transformation of the kinetic energy of tidal flows through narrow channels or from the potential energy of seawater impounded from tidal flows.
What is another name for tidal waves?
there is no other name for a tidal wave, just tidal wave
What name is given to a tidal wave?
Tsunami is the name given to a tidal wave.
How does a tidal wave start?
tidal wave starts by pressure in the oceans floor
Can a tidal wave kill you?
There is a 97% chance that you could get killed by a tidal wave.
