Can Underwater Turbines Solve Our Energy Problems?

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This episode dives into the potential of underwater turbines to provide us with the clean, renewable energy we need. Listen to learn more about this innovative solution, how it could help solve our energy problems.

Tidal Energy has huge potential in the renewable energy market. Thanks to its predictable and consistent availability. Tides change four times a day, every day. This is a result of the Earth rotating through bulges of ocean water formed by the gravitational influence of the Sun and Moon. We experience greater tides, called Spring Tides, when the Sun is aligned with the Moon allowing their gravitational influence to combine. This corresponds to the New and Full Moon phases of the Moon. And we experience smaller tides, and smaller differences in high and low tide, during Neap Tides. These patterns can be projected well into the future thanks to the predictable movement of the Sun, Moon and Earth. Which definitely cannot be said for the unpredictable weather here on earth which affects Wind and Solar energy.