Energy Resources
Tidal power: Summary

     

  • Tidal Power is renewable

  • Doesn't cause pollution, doesn't need fuel

  • A tidal barrage is very expensive to build

  • Only works when tide is going in or out

  • A tidal barrage affects a large area

  • There are very few places that you could sensibly build a Tidal barrage

  • Underwater turbines may be a better bet than a barrage - they are cheaper and don't have the huge environmental impact.