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The earliest use of tidal energy was dated approximately 700AD used by a common mill to grind grain to flour Historically, tide mills for grinding grain, or pumping water, have been used, both in Europe and on the Atlantic coast of the USA. The earliest occurrences date from the Middle Ages, or even from Roman times.
The earliest evidence seems to date back to about 900AD, but there could be older efforts lost in time. Early tidal power plants captured the water from a rising tide and held it back till the tide went out. The water was then used to turn a paddlewheel to grind grain into flour. There was a plant in Hayle, in England, where the tidal water was used to dredge a shipping channel free from mud.
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What type of energy does tidal energy use?
I think it is kinetic energy
Is tidal energy harmful to the earth?
Tidal energy is natural and is not harmful to the Earth. Scientists are currently studying ways to make use of tidal energy because of its many benefits.
Does trinidad and tobago use tidal energy?
no they do not :/
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.
How is tidal energy stored and utilized for future use?
Tidal energy is stored by converting it into electricity through tidal power plants. This electricity can be used immediately or stored in batteries for future use. Tidal energy can also be used to generate hydrogen through electrolysis, which can be stored and used as a fuel source.
What Requirements to be able to use tidal energy?
It has to be on a hill.
Is there use of tidal energy in Canada?
Yes. There are three Barrage systems of tidal energy operating throughout the world.One of these is in the Bay of Fundy in Canada.
What two ways can tidal energy be used?
Tidal energy can be used to generate electricity through tidal stream systems, which harness the kinetic energy of moving water, or through tidal barrage systems, which use the potential energy of changing water levels to turn turbines and generate power.
How does tidal fuel work?
Wave or tidal energy is a great, environmentally friendly means of generating energy. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidal_power tidal energy is the best energy to use BUT there are a lot of con's to this source also so if you use this be generate of it.
Energy produced by the rise and fall of ocean levels is an?
Energy produced by the rise and fall of ocean levels is tidal energy. Tidal energy is a renewable source of energy that scientists have found ways to use for energy supply required around the world.
What is the history of tidal energy?
tidal energy is created by turbines that does make tidal power
Where does tidal energy be placed?
tidal energy is be placed in the sea
