Largest capacity of 7300 MW in Britain Swansea bay planned.
- The Indian state of Gujarat is also planning to host south Asia first commercial scale tidal power station. The company Atlantis resources planned to install a 50 MW tidal farm in the Gulf of Kutch on India’s west coast.
- Tidal power issues- Tidal power can have effects on marine life. The turbines accidently kill swimming sea life with rotating blades.
- Salt water causes corrosion in metal parts. It can be difficult to maintain tidal steam generators due to their size and depth in the water.
- The use of corrosion resistant materials copper-nickel alloy, nickel-copper alloys and titanium can reduce or eliminate corrosion damage. Mechanical fluids such as lubricants can leak out which may be harmful to marine life Proper maintenance can minimize the amount of harmful chemicals that enter the environment.
This blog is meant for UPSC/MPSC aspirants. It is full of important facts useful for these exam.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
World's largest power-generating lagoon planned for Swansea Bay
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