In-stream tidal power
Bob Morris @ Feb 4th 2007 00:08 - Category: Renewable energy
In this new form of electrical generation, rotors mounted near the river bed turn quietly and pollution-free. They only have one moving part thus aquatic life can’t become snared.
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Joe Hartley on 04 Feb 2007 at 10:25 am #
How does the generated power get from the tidal station to the grid? How long are the turbines expected to last in salt water, and how difficult is their replacement or repair?