TIDAL POWER
Definitions Hydropower… is energy derived from fast-flowing/falling water. Tides… are the rise and fall of the sea-level.
Pseudo-Mathematic Point-Of-View Concept Pseudo-Mathematic Point-Of-View free, natural source of kinetic energy ( TIDES ) + device that converts kinetic energy into electricity $$$
History
Methods Tidal Stream Generator Tidal Barrage Dynamic Tidal Power Tidal Lagoon
Methods Tidal Stream Generator Tidal Barrage Dynamic Tidal Power Tidal Lagoon
Methods Tidal Stream Generator Tidal Barrage Dynamic Tidal Power Tidal Lagoon
Methods Tidal Stream Generator Tidal Barrage Dynamic Tidal Power Tidal Lagoon
Concerns Can have affects on marine life: Corrosion - Blades CAN harm animals, if not shut off - Animals may not inhabit busy environments Corrosion Maintenance against 'Fouling' aka machinery being taken over by marine organisms.
Adoption Most, if not all dams make use of hydropower Niagara Falls Any intelligent location with nice tides
Sources http://www.mng.org.uk http://lifekills.me/2009/02/13/tidal-power- barrages-and-ebb-generation/ http://www.waterencyclopedia.com/Ge- Hy/Hydroelectric-Power.html Wikimedia for the Dynamic Tidal Power image