1. By: Sebastian Belk Megan Whitley
Tidal and Wave Power
By:
Sebastian Belk
Megan Whitley

2. What is the main goal of Tidal and Wave Power?
The main goal of Tidal and Wave Power is to capture the power generated by the waves and produce hydroelectric power.

3. What is the overall potential in “making a difference” to the world?
Cheap energy
Renewable
No greenhouse gasses
Reliable

4. How it Functions/Operates
Ebb generation-Water fills a basin through the sluice gate (at high tide) until it is full; at which time the gates are closed. After the tide goes out, the gates are opened and the turbines capture the energy.

5. How could technology stall mass implementation?
Building underwater turbines to tolerate the force of the water
Finding a structures that can produce the optimum amount of power while not disrupting the environment
Pre-testing for the different types of wave energy generators takes a long time and is a difficult process

6. Political/economical obstacles that could stall implementation
High capital cost and low running cost
Lag time before investment return
High irreversible commitment

7. Negative Environmental Impact
Sea life affected
The tidal fences that capture energy also trap larger sea life
Turbines could kill fish if they get too close

8. Bibliography http://www.greenstudentu.com/encyclopedia/energy/tidal