Title :
Tidal energy in electric power systems
Author :
Sheth, Shabana ; Shahidehpour, Mohammad
Author_Institution :
Electr. Power & Power Electron. Center, Illinois Inst. of Technol., Chicago, IL, USA
Abstract :
This paper discusses the uses and advantages of tidal energy in restructured power systems. The paper defines the resources as well as the ways in which tidal energy is converted into electricity. The paper also reviews a few tidal power projects around the world. It also shows the working of hydro tidal power plant. A comparative review of renewable energy sources is presented and conclusions are outlined.
Keywords :
hydroelectric power; tidal power stations; electric power systems; hydro tidal power plant; power system restructuring; renewable energy sources; tidal energy; Earth; Energy conversion; Moon; Power generation; Sun; Tides; Turbines; Water pollution; Water resources; Water storage;
Conference_Titel :
Power Engineering Society General Meeting, 2005. IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9157-8
DOI :
10.1109/PES.2005.1489454
