tidal power
Sea-driven electricity source
Tidal power is electricity generated from the movement of ocean tides.
Turbines capture energy as water flows in and out with tidal cycles, converting it to power.
Unlike solar or wind energy, tidal power is highly predictable since tides follow lunar patterns: The bay's extreme tidal range makes it ideal for tidal power generation.
Blade-driven power converters
- generatorsDevices converting motion to electricity
- electricityEnergy from charged particles
- barrageSustained, overwhelming attack
- lagoonSheltered coastal shallows
kinetic · harvesting · hydroelectric · powerhouse · megawatts · energy output · efficiency · baseload
Sustained, overwhelming attack
- lagoonSheltered coastal shallows
- damWater-holding barrier
- sluiceGated water conduit
- causewayRaised road over water
embankment · seawall · foundation · mooring · anchoring · substation · installation · maintenance
Directional flows of movement
- ebbGradual retreat seaward
- flowUnbroken forward movement
- high waterMaximum tidal level
- low waterMinimum tide level
estuary · coastal · seafloor · hydrodynamics · channel · inlet · bay · water column
Capable of restoration
- clean energyPower from sustainable sources
- low-carbonMinimal CO2 output
- carbon-neutralNet-zero emissions state
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
environmentally friendly · zero emissions · alternative energy · decarbonization · energy transition · net zero
Natural planetary satellite
- gravitational pullAttractive force between masses
- lunar cycleMoon's orbital period
- orbital mechanicsScience of celestial motion
- perigeeOrbit's closest point
apogee · syzygy · celestial · lunar month · predictability · astronomical · declination
turbines
Blade-driven power converters
- generatorsDevices converting motion to electricity
- electricityEnergy from charged particles
- barrageSustained, overwhelming attack
lagoon · kinetic · harvesting · hydroelectric · powerhouse · megawatts · energy output · efficiency · baseload · sluice gates
barrage
Sustained, overwhelming attack
causeway · embankment · seawall · foundation · mooring · anchoring · substation · installation · maintenance · decommissioning
currents
Directional flows of movement
- ebbGradual retreat seaward
- flowUnbroken forward movement
- high waterMaximum tidal level
low water · estuary · coastal · seafloor · hydrodynamics · channel · inlet · bay · water column · amplitude
renewable
Capable of restoration
- clean energyPower from sustainable sources
- low-carbonMinimal CO2 output
- carbon-neutralNet-zero emissions state
sustainable · environmentally friendly · zero emissions · alternative energy · decarbonization · energy transition · net zero
moon
Natural planetary satellite
- gravitational pullAttractive force between masses
- lunar cycleMoon's orbital period
- orbital mechanicsScience of celestial motion
perigee · apogee · syzygy · celestial · lunar month · predictability · astronomical · declination
- energyelectricity, oil, fuel, gas, battery
- clean energysolar, wind, solar panels, wind turbines, renewables
- eco-friendlysustainable, fair trade, green, biodegradable, recyclable
- environmentalismecology, conservationism, recycling bins, campaigner, environmentalism
- green energyrenewables, solar farm, solar panel, wind turbine, hydropower
- natural resourcescrude oil, lumber, water, gas, air
tidal powerwind power
Turbine-generated renewable electricity
fossil fuels · coal power · solar power · nuclear power · natural gas
tidal powerfossil fuels
Combustible prehistoric organic deposits
coal · oil · natural gas · petroleum · nuclear fission
power, tide, powerful, empower, powerless, tides, tidal, powerfully, powered