3. PLACES WHERE THIS TYPE OF ENERGY IS USED
The world's first and largest tidal power plant is located in
France, at the mouth of the Rance River.
The countries that currently have installed capacity to produce
tidal energy are South Korea, France, Canada, the United
Kingdom and Norway.
4. ADVANTAGES
It is a renewable energy
Low cost of raw material
Not concentrate population
It hurts the ecosystem.
It has a negative impact on the landscape.
It requires a large initial investment.
It depends on the amplitude of the tides.
DISADVANTAGES
A single of these platforms could cover the
consumption of about 500 homes.
Magallanes Renovables platform