Question

What are limitations of tidal & wave energy?

Answer 1

The tidal energy is not likely to be a potential source of energy in future due to the following limitations:

1-Less availability of suitable sites for building tidal barrages around the world.

2-The rise and fall of sea water during high and low tides is not enough to generate electricity on a large scale.

3--Start up costs to build a tidal energy plant is high.

Limitations of wave energy:

1-Since waves are erratic, the amount of energy a wave generator can produce is unpredictable and, therefore, cannot be used as a sole reliable energy source.

2-High initial capital costs.

3-Equipment should be strong to stand against rough weather.

4-It Can harm the marine ecosystem.