THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE TIDES ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL: THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS

Authors:
POLETAEVA Marina A. STETSYUK Irina V. KHRAPUNOV Evgeniy F.
Abstract:

Currently interest in sources of energy, based on conversion of natural renewable resources: sun, wind, waves has increased in the world. The article discusses examples of technological solutions converters tidal energy into electrical energy, their advantages and disadvantages. Also considers the possible negative impact of tidal power plants on biological resources. Along with the requirement of conversion of tidal energy efficiency there is the question about the turbines security in relation to fish. According to the results of the analysis of the currently existing projects to use tidal energy and converting it into electrical concluded that the obtaining of clean energy requires careful consideration of technical solutions of devices by improving the technology of tidal energy generators to increase their efficiency, determine the geographic location of tidal power stations with the assessment of effects on marine mammals and fish, and review the work of the tidal power stations in the power grid, having sufficient capacity of power stations of other types.