How is tidal power delivered to consumers?

Answer 1

There are two kinds of tidal power stations:

* Tidal stream systems, which use turbines turned by the moving water to generate electricity. Very like wind power. * Barrage systems. These are like dams built across rivers. After the tide comes in, the gates are closed. When the tide is low enough on the downstream side, the water flows through turbines rather like a hydro-electric dam.

Barrage systems are expensive to build and maintain. They create problems for fish, swimming through the turbines, and they may encourage more sediment built up behind the barrages.

If Tidal power stations are replacing fossil-fuel-burning power stations, then they are a positive effect on the environment. No carbon dioxide, obviously, is produced from tidal power stations. They are a renewable source of energy as long as the water keeps moving.

Answer 2

1. Make them happier, knowing they were using renewable energy instead of fossil fuel, thus reducing the effects of climate change.
2. Provide green, clean electricity to run their homes, businesses and industries.
3. Boats might have to make adjustments to their moorings and travel plans to fit in with opening and closing of the tidal barriers.

Answer 3

• You need to be close to the ocean
• You need a suitable bay or river where there is a narrow part where the tides run fast and strong.
• This strong current can be used to turn a generator to produce electricity.

Answer 4

Tidal power is typically converted into electricity through tidal energy generators, such as tidal turbines or barrage systems. The electricity produced is then transmitted through a grid network, similar to other forms of electricity generation, to be delivered to consumers for their use.

Answer 5

what is needed to distribute electrical energy to the community?

Answer 6

Tidal power is turned into electricity and fed into the normal grid for delivery to consumers. It is just another renewable way of generating electricity.

Answer 7

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