Tidal Electric Inc.

Tidal Electric Inc.

Tidal Electric Inc.

Tidal Electric`s offshore impoundments are the next step for hydroelectricity. Cost competitive, commercial-scale renewable energy from the ocean`s tides. This 16-megawatt turbine had some difficulties with clogging seals necessitating two forced outages, but has been functioning without interruption since its early days. There are approximately 10 small barrages scattered throughout the world, but they are not intended for commercial power generation. For example, there is a 200 kw tidal barrage on the River Tawe in Swansea Bay, Wales that operates the gates of a lock. China has several tidal barrages of 400 kw and less in size.

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Business Type:
Manufacturer
Industry Type:
Renewable Energy
Market Focus:
Globally (various continents)

Tidal Electric's offshore tidal lagoons are environmentally benign installations to harvest the energy from the tidal cycle.  The impoundment is a rock wall in a closed shape that is placed offshore with turbines placed on the seaward side.  As the tide cycles, the turbines turn and energy is produced.

Because they are placed offshore tidal lagoons do not impede boat navigation or fish migration, and because they only rise three feet above the high tide line the installation has a very low profile from the perspective of the town. 

Project - Mexico

Tidal Electric is pursuing a project in Mexico's Gulf of California, between Baja Norte and Sonora.  The gulf holds a very significant tidal resource and is positioned to provide electricity to both Southern California and to Mexico, making it an ideal location for a large scale Tidal Electric installation.