tidal power

noun

1. the use of the rise and fall of tides involving very large volumes of water at low heads to generate electric power

Example Sentences

A historic dockyard has been transformed into a "world-class centre" for wind, wave and tidal power projects following a £60m upgrade.

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Tidal power is getting closer to commercial viability, given the right price guarantees: wave power is further from market.

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The generation mix, depending on where you are, can include natural gas, coal, oil, nuclear, hydroelectric, onshore and offshore wind, tidal power, solar and geothermal heat.

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Tidal power, on the other hand, can deliver a steady, reliable stream of energy day in, day out.

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Proponents say a similar precipitous fall in the cost of tidal power should be possible as the industry grows.

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