Question

Why is tidal energy not a vital source of energy?

Answer 1

Dear Student,

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.

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