"Tidal power or tidal energy is harnessed by converting energy from tides into useful forms of power, mainly electricity using various methods."
The use of tides to generate electrical energy through tidal power stations.
Fluid dynamics: The study of fluids in motion, including how they interact with structures such as turbines.
Oceanography: The study of the physical, chemical and biological properties of the ocean and how they relate to tidal energy.
Marine engineering: The branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of structures and systems in the marine environment.
Turbine design: The design of turbines that can efficiently convert the energy of the tides into electricity.
Electrical engineering: The branch of engineering that deals with the design and use of electricity and electrical systems.
The regulatory environment: The government policies, laws, and regulations that affect the development of tidal energy projects.
Environmental impact assessment: The process of evaluating and mitigating the potential environmental impacts of tidal energy projects.
Project finance: The financial planning, fundraising, and management of tidal energy projects.
Grid integration: The process of integrating tidal energy into the electrical grid.
Resource assessment: The measurement and analysis of the potential energy output of a tidal energy project.
Operation and maintenance: The ongoing operation and maintenance of tidal energy projects.
Offshore construction: The construction of offshore structures such as turbines, transmission lines, and support structures.
Site selection: The process of selecting the most suitable location for tidal energy projects based on factors such as tidal currents, depth, and seabed characteristics.
Technology trends: The latest advances in tidal energy technology and how they are shaping the industry.
Market analysis: The analysis of the demand for tidal energy and the potential commercial opportunities for tidal energy projects.
Tidal Stream Energy: Tidal stream energy is generated by the movement of water. Turbines are placed underwater to capture the energy in the tidal streams.
Tidal Barrage Energy: Tidal Barrage Energy is generated by building a dam or barrages on the coastal lines. It relies on the difference in height between high and low tides to drive turbines and generate electricity.
Dynamic Tidal Power: Dynamic Tidal Power is a type of tidal energy that harnesses the power of ocean currents to generate electricity. It involves building a series of submerged turbines across narrow channels to maximize the potential energy of the water as it flows in and out.
Tidal Lagoon Energy: A Tidal Lagoon is a man-made lagoon that is filled with water during high tide and then gradually releases it through turbines to generate power.
Oscillating Water Column: Oscillating Water Column is the type of tidal energy that uses the waves' up and down motion. It involves building a chamber with an opening to the sea, allowing the waves to enter and exit to drive turbines in a chamber.
In-Stream Tidal Energy: In-Stream Tidal Energy is another type of tidal energy that relies on the movement of water. It involves installing turbines underwater, where the water flows quickly, to capture the energy of the tidal streams.
"Tides are more predictable than the wind and the sun."
"Tidal energy has traditionally suffered from relatively high cost and limited availability of sites with sufficiently high tidal ranges or flow velocities."
"Recent technological developments and improvements, both in design and turbine technology, 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."
"Historically, tide mills have been used both in Europe and on the Atlantic coast of North America."
"The incoming water was contained in large storage ponds, and as the tide goes out, it turns waterwheels that use the mechanical power to mill grain."
"The process of using falling water and spinning turbines to create electricity was introduced in the U.S. and Europe in the 19th century."
"The world's first large-scale tidal power plant was France's Rance Tidal Power Station."
"The Rance Tidal Power Station became operational in 1966."
"Sihwa Lake Tidal Power Station opened in South Korea in August 2011."
"The Sihwa station uses sea wall defense barriers complete with 10 turbines generating 254 MW."
"Electricity generation from marine technologies increased an estimated 16% in 2018."
"Electricity generation from marine technologies increased an estimated 13% in 2019."
"Policies promoting R&D are needed to achieve further cost reductions and large-scale development."
"Relatively high cost and limited availability of sites with sufficiently high tidal ranges or flow velocities."
"Tides are more predictable than the wind and the sun."
"Recent technological developments and improvements... indicate that the total availability of tidal power may be much higher than previously assumed... e.g. new axial turbines, cross flow turbines."
"Electricity using various methods."
"Electricity generation from marine technologies increased an estimated 16% in 2018."
"Electricity generation from marine technologies increased an estimated 13% in 2019."