Tidal Energy

Tidal energy has been captured in many different ways. One way is by building a lock or reservoir that fills as the tide comes in. The water is then trapped in the reservoir and slowly released through turbines that generate electricity. Another way oceanic tides are used to generate energy is with large underwater "wind mills" that turn as the water passes by them. Floating docks with hinge actuated generators have been used with some success capturing the surface movement of the ocean. In some areas where the tide is extreme, underwater turbines, like the ones pictured above, can generate over 10 mega watts of electricity per hour in a six mile and hour current.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Lippincott is a REALTOR® with

A Licensed Real Estate Brokerage.