When you look at solar power plants or wind parks being set up today, it’s easy to forget how long it actually took for large energy companies to invest in expanding such technologies. The proponents of tidal power are faced with a similar problem today. There’s little doubt that waves and tides contain so much energy that they could theoretically meet the entire world’s energy needs. 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered with water and scientists around the globe are experimenting with small hydropower facilities to generate electricity. Currently, there are some 150 projects that harness energy from the sea. Read More
