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Tidal power is used in Scotland, U.K., Ireland
Tidal power is being used in many places. It would be used in many more places but it costs lots of money to make and install the generators. Also, finding a good place with strong enough surges of tides to actually generate the tides into electrcity or other forms of energy.
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What are some examples of tidal energy being used?
tidal energy is used to turn turbines which drive generators to produce electricity
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.
What type of resources can tidal energy be put?
Tidal power, also called tidal energy, is a form of hydropower that converts the energy of tides into useful forms of power, mainly electricity. Tidal energy is a renewable energy source.
Why is tidal wave power energy good?
some advantages of tidal energy are, continuous, predictable energy. Another benefit of tidal power is that it is predictable. The gravitational forces of celestial bodies are not going to stop anytime soon.
How is tidal energy effective?
Tidal energy can work in only certain locations. A tidal generating station must be in an area where the difference between high and low tides is very large. This means the tidal waters will have a great deal of energy.
How is most of the energy in the US generated?
tidal energy
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
How do tides help us?
Tidal energy can be used to generate electricity.
Who found tidal energy?
Marchellini Pron Vamour, the inventor of tidal energy, First used in the 1200's in Rome.
What percentage of the US energy comes from tidal power?
5%
What percentage of tidal energy is used in Ontario?
there are no tidal plants in Ontario. the tides are not strong enough.
Where is tidal energy used commonly?
in New York
Is tidal energy commonly used?
in New York
How can tidal power affect us?
it could be a very efficient energy source but it cant be used in most places unfortunatley D:
How does the US use tidal energy?
It doesn"t provide anything
What is the history of tidal energy?
tidal energy is created by turbines that does make tidal power
