Renewable Energy - Tidal Power

What is Tidal Power

Tidal power is a form of renewable energy that harnesses the energy generated by the tides in the ocean. It is a type of hydropower that converts the energy of moving water into electricity. 

Tidal power plants use turbines to capture the energy of the moving water as the tide comes in and goes out. As the tide rises and falls, water is forced through the turbines, which generate electricity. 

Tidal power is considered a renewable source of energy because it relies on the natural cycles of the ocean, which are driven by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun, and do not require the burning of fossil fuels

Countries in the world that take advantage of Tidal power

20 countries in the world that take advantage of tidal power, along with their installed capacity and notable projects:

Country	Installed Capacity (MW)	Notable Projects
South Korea	254	Sihwa Lake Tidal Power Station, Uldolmok Tidal Power Plant
France	240	Rance Tidal Power Station, Fromveur Tidal Power Plant
Canada	25	Annapolis Royal Generating Station, Bay of Fundy
China	20	Jiangxia Tidal Power Station, Hengsha Tidal Power Station
United Kingdom	12	MeyGen Tidal Power Station, SeaGen Tidal Turbine
Russia	1.2	Kislaya Guba Tidal Power Station
Netherlands	0.3	Grevelingendam Tidal Power Station
India	0.25	Gulf of Kutch Tidal Power Project
Ireland	0.25	Westwave Project
Australia	0.2	Clarence Strait Tidal Energy Project
United States	0.12	Eastport Tidal Power Station, Verdant Power
Spain	0.1	Bimep Tidal Energy Project
South Africa	0.1	Saldanha Bay Tidal Energy Project
Chile	0.04	Pilque Tidal Power Plant
Brazil	0.02	Baía de Todos os Santos Tidal Power Plant
Norway	0.01	Kvalsundet Tidal Power Station
New Zealand	0.01	Admiralty Inlet Tidal Power Project
Taiwan	0.01	Penghu Tidal Power Station
Scotland	0.007	Nova Innovation Tidal Turbine
Faroe Islands	0.002	Tocardo Tidal Turbine

Benefit of Tidal Power

There are several benefits of tidal power as a renewable energy source:

Predictable: Tidal energy is predictable as it follows a regular pattern of high and low tides. This makes it easier to estimate the amount of energy that can be generated and plan for future energy needs.

Low carbon emissions: Tidal power is a clean energy source that does not produce greenhouse gases or contribute to air pollution. This makes it an attractive alternative to fossil fuels.

Long lifespan: Tidal power plants have a long lifespan of up to 100 years, which means they can provide a reliable source of renewable energy for many years.

High energy density: Tidal energy has a high energy density, meaning that it can produce large amounts of energy from a relatively small area.

Job creation: Tidal power projects can create jobs in various fields such as engineering, construction, and maintenance.

Low operational costs: Once a tidal power plant is built, the operational costs are relatively low, as tidal energy is a free and abundant resource.

Tidal power has the potential to be a significant source of renewable energy that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide a reliable source of electricity for communities located near coastal areas.