Tidal Power
Kayla and Bailey
What is Tidal Power?
- Tidal power, also called wave power, is using waves to create energy
- Renewable energy source
- Mostly used to generate electricity
Why should we Use Tidal Power?
- Tidal power is the most promising source of energy for today and the future
- The tides are predictable; you'll know when you can have the most amount of energy
- The energy plants can run up to 100 years and don't cost a lot of money to operate
- On average, operating a plant costs anywhere from $4.5 $12.4 million
Maine
The first tidal power system appeared in Maine in the Bay of Fundy.
How many homes could this potentially power?
The tidal system in the Bay of Fundy could potentially power 2000 homes
Since then where has tidal power spread?
Since Maine's debut with Tidal Power, many other areas along coastlines have started using Tidal Power.
Tidal Power is sometimes hard to get, but it is a very useful energy source!
Environmental Impact
- The fuel to power tidal plants is non-polluting
- Tidal power plants can affect water levels and sea currents, but they do not produce air pollution