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Tidal energy is harnessed in two ways — through the verticalmovement and horizontal flow of water. Tidal power uses no fuel and produces zero emissions — entirely green and renewable !
The Bay of Fundy in Canada has the highest tidal range in the world and flows 160 billion tonnes of water . That amount of force is more than the combined flow of all the rivers in the world.
The International Energy Agency believes tidal energy could start playing a significant part in the global energy mix by 2030 .
Tidal stream turbines can be installed up to 240 feet below water level — that’s further than the length of a Boeing 747 airplane.
The altering of the ecosystem at the bay is the biggest drawback of tidal power . Damages like reduced flushing, winter icing and erosion can change the vegetation of the area and disrupt the balance .
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