Could it be possible to create electric power from tides? It seems to me that there is considerable potential energy at high tide if you use a large area of the beach.
It's not only possible, but it's being done -- in the North Sea, if I'm not mistaken. There are environmental issues, of course, but it's a viable technology.
In some coastal areas, tidal waves may be very effective in generating power. One requires few meter high tidal wave to fill the tank and then run over slowly to get continuous power. There must be more than one way to take the mechanical power.
Salt makes things difficult to work at sea coast. Even aluminum gets corroded.
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Prof. (Dr.) Shyam, Managing Director for Sensors Technology Private Limited. Gwalior, MP474001, India.
As we have known for years, the age of oil depletion on our planet is upon us. the Reamaining sources are wind and solar with Hyrogen and Corn losing ground fast as the power to produce the latter two negate themselves. Enter tide power. Why hasn't there been more exploration in that area?
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