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what is the difference between hydropower energy and tidal energy.

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Hi Bhavya!

Hydropower is the power derived from the force of moving water. The conventional method of hydroelectric power plant is using dams. Tidal power is a sub-class of hydro power. In tidal power generators, the energy is harnessed from the tides in the horizontal direction.
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