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Positives of Tidal Energy

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 of technology able to do so: Tidal Barrages Tidal Fences Tidal Turbines.

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Positives of Tidal Energy

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  1. Positives of Tidal Energy Cydney Lawrence 8-L

  2. Table of Contents • What is Tidal Energy? • Map • Benefits of Tidal Energy

  3. What is it? • Created by harvesting the energy of ocean tides • There are three kinds of technology able to do so: • Tidal Barrages • Tidal Fences • Tidal Turbines

  4. 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

  5. Tidal Fences • Look like giant turnstiles • Water flows through turnstiles • Currents spin turnstiles producing energy

  6. Tidal Turbines • Work just like wind turbines • Lined up in rows under water • Currents spin the turbine producing electricity

  7. Where Tidal Energy Could be HarnessedAround 100 Possible Locations

  8. 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

  9. Bibliography • AbhijitNaik. “Tidal Energy Pros and Cons.” Buzzle.com..n.p.. 26 April 2010. Web. 23 March 2011. • “Tidal Power-Pros and Cons.” Renewable Energy Blog. n.p..27 October 2010. Web. 23 March 2011. • Energy efficiency and Renewable Energy. “Ocean Tidal Power.” Energy Savers. U.S. Department of Energy. 9 February 2011. Web. 19 March 2011. • “Pros and Cons of Tidal Energy Use.” Energy Consumers Edge. n.p.. n.d.. Web. 23 March 2011. • U.S. Energy Information administration. “Hydropower.” Energy Kids. U.S. Energy Information Administration. n.d.. Web. 21 March 2011. • California Energy Commission. “Tidal Energy.” Energy Quest. California Energy Commission. n.d.. Web. 23 March 2011.

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