Tidal PowerTidal PowerBy Zach EstesBy Zach Estes

There are three different methods of There are three different methods of

generating power through the tides.generating power through the tides.

1.1. Tidal stream generatorTidal stream generator

2.2. Tidal barrage Tidal barrage

3.3. Dynamic tidal powerDynamic tidal power

Tidal PowerTidal Power

• The largest tidal power plant is in The largest tidal power plant is in South Korea which produces 254 MW South Korea which produces 254 MW of power.of power.

• There are currently no tidal power There are currently no tidal power plants in the United Sates rate now.plants in the United Sates rate now.

The Future of Tidal PowerThe Future of Tidal Power

The high capital costs associated with The high capital costs associated with tidal barrage systems are likely to tidal barrage systems are likely to restrict development of this resource in restrict development of this resource in the near future. In a future in which the near future. In a future in which energy costs are likely to rise then energy costs are likely to rise then tidal barrage schemes could prove to tidal barrage schemes could prove to be a major provider of energy in the be a major provider of energy in the late 21st century and beyond. late 21st century and beyond.