2008-08-30

Tidal Power a Clean Energy Resource

Tidal power, a form of hydropower that converts the energy of tides into useful forms of power provides a clean energy resource with a great potential for future electricity generation. An introduction and highlights of some projects.

Introduction


Clipped from: Tidal power - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tidal power, sometimes called tidal energy, is a form of hydropower that converts the energy of tides into electricity or other useful forms of power.

Although not yet widely used, tidal power has potential for future electricity generation. Tides are more predictable than wind energy and solar power. Historically, tide mills have been used, both in Europe and on the Atlantic coast of the USA. The earliest occurrences date from the Middle Ages, or even from Roman times.

Clipped from: YouTube - TIDAL POWER INTERNATIONAL
TIDAL POWER INTERNATIONAL




Strangford Lough: World’s First Commercial Tidal Turbine


Clipped from: World’s First Commercial Tidal Turbine Installed | EcoGeek world's first commercial tidal turbine

The world's first commercial tidal turbine has been installed in its home in Northern Ireland’s Strangford Lough.


Clipped from: Strangford Lough - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In 2007 Strangford Lough became home to the birth of a new industry as the world's first commercial tidal power station was installed in the narrrows. The 1.2 megawatt underwater tidal electricity generator, part of Northern Ireland's Environment and Renewable Energy Fund scheme, takes advantage of the fast tidal flow in the lough which can be up to 4 m/s. Although the generator is powerful enough to power up to a thousand homes, the turbine has a minimal environmental impact, as it is almost entirely submerged, and the rotors turn slowly enough that they pose no danger to wildlife.

Clipped from: YouTube - CNN Tech : UK : Power From Sea Tides


San Francisco


Clipped from: 40,000 Homes Could Powered By Golden Gate Tidal Turbines »» MetaEfficient Reviews


40,000 Homes Could Powered By Golden Gate Tidal Turbines


Clipped from: San Francisco Sentinel » Blog Archives » SAN FRANCISCO SPRINTS TOWARD TIDAL POWER in race to combat global warming




SAN FRANCISCO SPRINTS TOWARD TIDAL POWER in race to combat global warming


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Edgartown Muskegat Channel project


Clipped from: CapeCodTimes.com - Vineyarders surf tidal-energy wave






Clipped from: Commission supports tidal energy project | www.nantucketindependent.com | The Nantucket Independent Newspaper



Commission supports tidal energy project

Nantucket's Planning & Economic Development Commission voted unanimously last week to support Edgartown's proposed tidal generation project between Muskeget and Martha's Vineyard.


Clipped from: SolarEnurgy.net » Nantucket Island’s Planning and Economic Development Commission supports tidal energy project

Tidal Energy has a huge potential to provide long term, secure, low cost, supply of electricity. Especially for island coastal communities like Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. The local community has been split on it’s support of a wind farm in Nantucket Sound but appears to be very supportive of a Tidal Energy generation system.

The proposed installation would provide around 4.2 times the amount of energy flowing into Nantucket right now…very exciting!


Related:
Tidal power - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tidalenergy.net.au tidal energy systems, renewable energy, sustainable energy, tidal power generation
World’s First Commercial Tidal Turbine Installed | EcoGeek
Strangford Lough - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
40,000 Homes Could Powered By Golden Gate Tidal Turbines »» MetaEfficient Reviews
San Francisco Sentinel » Blog Archives » SAN FRANCISCO SPRINTS TOWARD TIDAL POWER in race to combat global warming
San Francisco to test tides for energy - - MSNBC.com
CapeCodTimes.com - Vineyarders surf tidal-energy wave
Commission supports tidal energy project | www.nantucketindependent.com | The Nantucket Independent Newspaper
SolarEnurgy.net » Nantucket Island’s Planning and Economic Development Commission supports tidal energy project
Edgartown's tale of tidal currents: Muskeget Channel energy farm - Martha's Vineyard Times
A Mega-Dam near Cardiff: Britain Plans World's Biggest Tidal Power Station - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News
Marine Current Turbines - News