Question

What do you mean by tidal energy?

Answer 1

Tides are caused by the gravitational force of the sun and the moon. The tides have a tremendous amount of mechanical energy. This energy can be used to generate electricity. Thus,tidal energy is derived from the tides of the oceans. It is estimated that the total global potential for tidal power is only 2 per cent of total hydroelectric capacity. In India three sites have been selected for generating tidal energy- Gulf of Kutch, Gulf of Cambay in Gujarat, Sundarbans, along the east-west of West Bengal. Tidal power is renewable, free of cost and can be a source of continuous supply of energy.

Answer 2

Answer:

Tidal energy is a renewable energy powered by the natural rise and fall of ocean tides and currents. Some of these technologies include turbines and paddles.