GregLocock
Automotive
- Apr 10, 2001
- 23,701
Tidal energy is predictable. Underwater moving mechanisms are maintenance nightmares. This thing sweeps across a wide area, so preventing other people from using the same area. It's not cheap, but it isn't silly money for reliable power. You need a power cable back to land. I doubt there are many viable sites.
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Greg Locock
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