0
in New York
Sherwood Ritchie
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the purpose of tidal energy?
The purpose of tidal energy is to be used as a resource in hydropower, a renewable source of energy. Tidal energy can be created by barrages, fences, or turbines.
What are the limitations of using tidal energy?
Tidal energy is only available on the coast. Some locations are better than others for tidal energy because of the tidal range - for example, the North West of Australia has a very large tidal range.Converting tidal energy to electrical energy may require the construction of channels or barrages which may impact on the environment.
How is geothermal energy different from tidal energy?
geothermal is the heat from the earth being used to produce electric power VS tidal use the movement of the oceans tides to produce electric power.
How can tidal energy be conserved?
Tidal Energy can be conserved by using offshore turbines rather than underwater turbines.
What does tidal energy mean?
That refers to getting energy from the tides.
Where is tidal energy used commonly?
in New York
Why isn't tidal energy commonly used as a fuel today?
I would guess that it requires considerable investments.
What is the purpose of tidal energy?
The purpose of tidal energy is to be used as a resource in hydropower, a renewable source of energy. Tidal energy can be created by barrages, fences, or turbines.
What are some examples of tidal energy being used?
tidal energy is used to turn turbines which drive generators to produce electricity
Who found tidal energy?
Marchellini Pron Vamour, the inventor of tidal energy, First used in the 1200's in Rome.
What percentage of tidal energy is used in Ontario?
there are no tidal plants in Ontario. the tides are not strong enough.
What is the history of tidal energy?
tidal energy is created by turbines that does make tidal power
In what ways can you use tidal energy?
Tidal energy has been used in the past to run mills, but now the main way to use it is to generate electricity.
Where does tidal energy be placed?
tidal energy is be placed in the sea
Good things about tidal?
The Good thing about tidal energy is that is a very clean for of energy. Tidal energy is also renewable. Tidal energy plants could be place along the coast.
What are the positive affects tidal energy do for the environment?
tidal energy is good because it is a renewable source that doesn't pollute the environment. It is often used to make electricity.
Is tidal energy a renewable energy?
Yes it is as it can be used over and over again and never run out
