Tidal Energy
Alternative Energy
What is Tidal Energy?
Tidal energy is one of the oldest forms of energy. It is clean, reliable, it works 24/7, it is a potential storm barrier, it last about 100 years, and it can detect tsunamis. This energy uses waves to produce massive amounts of energy.
Pros and Cons
Pros-
- Tidal power is an environmentally friendly energy source.
- Tidal currents are highly predictable.
- Water has 1000 times higher density than air, which makes it possible to generate electricity at low speeds.
- Tides move constantly throughout the day, which provides a consistent stream of electricity generation capacity.
- Tidal power devices are fully or nearly completely submerged in water well offshore. This reduces the “damaging of water views” that has been associated with offshore wind turbines.
- There are relatively few commercial installations as compared to other technologies, such as wind and solar farms.
- Tidal power is quite expensive for right now because the technology is new.
- Sea life could be harmed by the blades in the open and Venturi turbines.
- http://energyinformative.org/tidal-energy-pros-and-cons/
- http://greenthefuture.com/TIDALPOWER_PROSCONS.html
Waves making a cleaner future
Tidal energy produces no greenhouse gases or waste from burning, so it does not pollute our earth.