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How practical would an ocean-faring tide-powered electric generator be?

April 26, 2017alternative electric Environment FUEL generator practical vehicles

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How practical would an ocean-faring tide-powered electric generator be?

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Wave powered generators are being developed. They would be practical for coastal areas….where most of the worlds population lives.

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Since the tide only moves a little bit – 0-132 (bay of fundy, Canada) feet in 12 hours it wouldn’t be practical. Waves can move a couple feet up and down every minute or so, so would be a better choice.