Tidal Energy

Physics: Edexcel IGCSE, topic 4.3.6

Tidal Energy

The waves and tides in the sea are stores of kinetic energy. Tidal and wave power use this kinetic energy to rotate a turbine, which turns a generator.

Advantages

Advantages

  • Renewable source of energy.
Disadvantages

Disadvantages

  • The creation of tidal turbines can damage fragile ecosystems in estuaries.

Test yourself on Tidal Energy

  • Which one of the following is an advantage of tidal power?

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