Introducing tidal energy and its benefits

What do you know about tidal energy? In this article, we intend to introduce tidal energy and advantages of tidal energy . First, we provide a brief definition of it. Stay with us.

Tidal power or tidal energy is harnessed by converting energy from tides into useful forms of power, mainly electricity using various methods.



Although not yet widely used, tidal energy has the potential for future electricity generation. Tides are more predictable than the wind and the sun. Among sources of renewable energy, tidal energy has traditionally suffered from relatively high cost and limited availability of sites with sufficiently high tidal ranges or flow velocities, thus constricting its total availability. However, many recent technological developments and improvements, both in design (e.g. dynamic tidal power, tidal lagoons) and turbine technology (e.g. new axial turbines, cross flow turbines), indicate that the total availability of tidal power may be much higher than previously assumed and that economic and environmental costs may be brought down to competitive levels.



Another way tidal energy is captured is with the use of tidal barrages. Tidal barrages are specific dams that take advantage of the difference in height between low and high tides. Tidal barrages are built across an estuary or bay. When the tide comes in and the sea level rises, water passes through the dam and becomes trapped in a basin. When the tide goes out, gates within the dam release the water, allowing it to flow through turbines that spin and transfer energy to electric generators.

In the following, we intend to examine the Pros of Tidal Power.

Convertibility is one of the most important benefits of tidal energy.

Also, being environmentally friendly or Minimal damage to the environment are other Tidal Energy Advantages. Other benefits include:

  • It is predictable and reliable
  • It is effective at low speeds.
  • High potential

more information in this link


References:

https://www.linquip.com/blog/advantages-of-tidal-energy/

https://www.wartsila.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidal_power

https://www.energy.gov/

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