random notes

Saturday, October 04, 2008

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.[1][2]

... interesting, nobody talks of tides for power generation ...
... I guess there is no bread and butter there ...
... it does not get political campaign contributions ...
... from the big oil and car industry ...

Labels: (.)(.)

# posted by intcoex : 8:53 PM

<< Home

Subscribe to Posts [Atom]