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tidal energy

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tidal energy [′tīd·əl ′en·ər·jē]
(oceanography)
The energy in a tide flowing from a basin into an open sea.


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High tidal ranges (the difference in height between low and high tides) at three prime sites at the Mersey estuary, Morecambe Bay and the Solway Firth provide the Northwest with a rich tidal energy resource that can be used to create green energy.
Energy and climate change Minister Lord Hunt said: "The scope for wave and tidal energy around the UK's shores is massive and we're working closely with developers in the UK to bring on the necessary technologies.
A PUBLIC forum will tomorrow debate plans to harness tidal energy from the Severn Estuary, which include the possibility of a barrage.
 
 
 
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