Tidal Energy:
It is a kind of Non-conventional or renewable energy source.
Tides are alternating rise and fall of water level of sea which are caused by the gravitational action of kinetic energy of sun and moon on the water and earth.
Basic principle of Tidal Power Plant:
A dam is constructed in such as way that a basin gets separated from the sea and a difference in
water level is obtained between basin and sea.
The basin is filled during high tides and emptied during the low tides through the turbine.
The potential energy of water stored in the basin is used to drive the turbine which turns into
electrical energy by means of a generator.