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Hydroelectric dams, tidal energy, and wind energy systems all harness renewable energy sources to generate electricity, contributing to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. They rely on natural processes—water flow in the case of hydro and tidal energy, and air movement for wind energy—making them sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. Additionally, all three technologies can have environmental impacts and require careful site selection to balance energy production with ecological preservation.
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How are tidal geberators different from hydroelectric plants?
Hydroelectric plants use energy from moving water
What obtained by setting up a turbine in an inlet?
Tidal Energy
What is sustainability energy?
As sustain means to keep going sustainable energy comes from wind,and tidal power for example
Why should tidal energy be used instead of fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels are running out quickly, as evidenced by the recent rise in the cost of gasoline due to the negative speculation regarding the "Libya crisis". Whereas 'wave' or 'tidal' energy is naturally occurring and 'renewable'.
Where is first tide generated electricity project was established?
The first tidal energy project was established in the Rance River in Brittany, France. Commissioned in 1966, the Rance Tidal Power Station harnesses the tidal movements of the river to generate electricity. It has a capacity of 240 megawatts and remains one of the most successful tidal power plants in the world.
What are the 5 common rewneable soucres of energy?
Hydroelectric (water), solar (sunlight), geothermal (geysers), wind, and tidal
Is hydroelectric tidal potential or kinetic energy?
kinetic
How are tidal geberators different from hydroelectric plants?
Hydroelectric plants use energy from moving water
How do you use water as an energy source?
Hydroelectric power (dams)Tidal powerWave power
What kind of energy source is the best to use for sustainability?
Wind /Hydroelectric/geothermal/tidal
What are the renewable energy types?
Hydroelectric/Tidal, Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Bioenergy/Biomass energy are all renewable.
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.
What are three types of energy using water?
Water is used in hydroelectric energy production. The mechanical energy of moving water is transferred by a rotating turbine to a generator, where it is converted to electric energy and conveyed along transmission lines.
What uses movement of water or wind to spin a turbine?
Hydroelectric power
Is the tide used to make electricity?
Yes, the tide can be used to generate electricity through tidal energy systems. These systems harness the kinetic energy of the moving water to turn turbines and generate electricity, similar to how hydroelectric systems generate power from flowing water.
How does energy change forms as it goes from behind a dam to downstream of a dam?
potential energy that converts to kinetic energy
What are the alternative sources used to provide energy?
solar power , wind power , nuclear power , hydroelectric , tidal power , biomass energy .
