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No, tidal power needs a large bay or river mouth with a narrow outlet to the sea, so the movement of water there is fast and strong.

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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.


What type of land feature makes the use of tidal power reasonable?

An inlet or bay with a narrow opening and a large tidal range is ideal for generating tidal power. A tidal range of at least 5 meters is typically needed to make tidal power extraction feasible.


Does Australia use tidal power?

Australia has the potential for tidal power generation, but currently, there are no operational tidal power plants in the country. Research and pilot projects have been carried out to explore the potential of tidal energy as a renewable energy source in Australia, but commercial-scale deployment is still in the early stages.


How do you use water as an energy source?

Hydroelectric power (dams)Tidal powerWave power


How would one use Tidal power to keep from having an electric bill?

Tidal power is a renewable energy source used to generate heat and electricity for your home. Using tidal power means you cut down on the costs that gasoline and the power company charge.


Can you use tidal power in everyday life?

Tidal power produces electricity, the same electricity that you use in everyday life. Some countries are planning systems that will use the tides as a source of renewable energy. That is an extremely good idea.


What is the procedure of tidal power?

Tidal power is generated by harnessing the energy from the rise and fall of tides. This is typically done using tidal turbines, which look similar to underwater wind turbines. As the tides flow in and out, the turbines spin and generate electricity. The power generated is then transmitted to the grid for use.


How do utility companies that use tidal power provide energy when their customers need it?

Utility companies that use tidal energy would also use other ways of generating power, because tidal energy can only be collected when tides come in or out, that is, usually four times a day. Most utility companies would have access to the national grid and feed their tidal power into it. They would be able to draw on power from other sources when the tide was quiet.


How much tidal power energy could the US use?

Tidal power needs a suitable bay or river mouth that fills up with massive amounts of water at high tide, but that only has a small exit to the sea, otherwise it is not economical. There are not many suitable locations in the US for tidal power.


Do people use tidal power in a sustained way?

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What can you use instead of fuel?

You can use eco friendly things. If you mean for generating power, you can use: Wind turbines solar panels hydro electric wave power Tidal power you can also use Nuclear power!


What loses energy when you use tidal power plants?

Tidal power plants harness the energy from ocean tides, which is primarily derived from the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun. In using this energy, the kinetic energy of the moving water is partially converted into electricity, meaning the water loses some of its energy as it flows through the turbines in the power plant.