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Positives of Tidal Energy. Cydney Lawrence 8-L. Table of Contents. What is Tidal Energy? Map Benefits of Tidal Energy. What is it?. Created by harvesting the energy of ocean tides There are three kinds in existence right now: Tidal Barrages Tidal Fences Tidal Turbines.
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Positives of Tidal Energy Cydney Lawrence 8-L
Table of Contents • What is Tidal Energy? • Map • Benefits of Tidal Energy
What is it? • Created by harvesting the energy of ocean tides • There are three kinds in existence right now: • Tidal Barrages • Tidal Fences • Tidal Turbines
Tidal Barrages (dam) • High and low tide of, or more than, 16ft • Gates located along the dam • Water flow opens the gates • Water will then turn the turbines • Turbines turn a generator producing electricity
Tidal Fences • Look like giant turnstiles • Water flows through turnstiles • Currents spin turnstiles producing energy
Tidal Turbines • Work just like wind turbines • Lined up in rows under water • Currents spin the turbine producing electricity
Where Tidal Energy Could be HarnessedAround 100 Possible Locations
Pros of Tidal Energy • Renewable • Non-polluting • Predictable • Reliable • Doesn’t cost much to operate • Long term low maintenance cost • Strong tidal waves can generate a high amount of electricity • With 80% more efficiency than coal or oil • 30% more than solar