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Tidal power is incredibly expensive, moreso than wind or solar
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Pros an cons of tidal and hydroelectric?
The benefits of Tidal power begins with it as a renewable resource. Gravitational fields and natural earth and astronomical occurrences will continue to create tides Since it is not dependent on fossil fuels, Tidal power is green and does not appear to cause damage to the environment. Tides are also highly predictable. On the negative side, no studies have been completed to definitively prove that Tidal power is not environmentally damaging. Plants will need to be constructed close to land and it is expensive. Hydroelectric power, like Tidal power is renewable, flexible and safe. However, it poses risks to the environment such as damage to fish. It is also expensive and could be adversely affected by environmental factors such as drought. There are also a limited number of needed reservoirs available.
Does tidal power have any accidents?
what accidents may occur with tidal power
Does Australia use tidal power?
No, and there are no proposals for tidal power in Australia. For more information on the status of tidal power in Australia, see the related link.
Is tidal power a viable choice for Newark?
is tidal power viable choice for newark
Where is the world first tidal power plant?
The largest tidal power station in the world is the Sihwa Lake Tidal Power Station. It is located in South Korea.
What is the history of tidal energy?
tidal energy is created by turbines that does make tidal power
How much does tidal power cost to build?
Tidal energy is a form of gathering energy from the tidal currents. Depending of the size of the system it could cost billions. A system planned for Britain would cost 15 billion pounds to build.
Do citezens of Maine use tidal power in Maine?
We don't use tidal power in Maine because we don't have any tidal barrages in Maine.
Is Tidal Energy expensive?
It, depends on if you mean is it expensive to start up or to run, because once you have started the tidal energy up, it is free to run (costs no money to run)
Tidal power is harnessed by what?
Tidal power is harnessed by constructing a dam across the mouth of an estuary or a bay.
How can people get electricity from sea?
Tidal power, also called tidal energy, is a form of hydropower that converts the energy of tides into electricity or other useful forms of power. The first large-scale tidal power plant (the Rance Tidal Power Station) started operation in 1966.
What loses energy when you use tidal power plants?
The rotation of the planets slows through the use of tidal power.
