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tidal powerElectricity produced by turbines operated by tide flow. Large amounts of power are potentially available from the tides in certain locations, such as Canada's Bay of Fundy, where the tidal range reaches more than 50 ft (15 m), but this potential power is not continuous and varies with the seasons. The first working modern tidal power plant was built in France in 1961–67 and has 24 power units of 10,000 kilowatts each. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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France has harnessed tidal power since 1966, and there are tidal power plants operating in Russia and Canada. The largest tidal power project in the world is a 240-megawatt plant near Saint-Malo, France. THUMBS DOWN: The difference between high and low tides varies from place to place, so tidal power is only practical in coastlines with very high tides. |
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