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Yes! Tidal generators (of various sorts) are still the subject of serious research and development. Although not yet at the stage where they can compete with conventional electricity generators in cost and output they have great potential since tides are an inexhaustible source of basic energy. They have been used in many places on Earth, some for a number of years. The largest barrage generating installation has been working on the Rance river, France, since 1966 with an installed (peak) power of 240 MW, and an annual production of 600 GWh (about 68 MW average power). Take a look at the reference below:
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidal_power
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Theoretically it could, but I very much doubt it could generate enough to be cost effective.
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interesting question. I would think so - but they would have to find some way to harnass that energy and then store it.
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It has been tested and its efficiency has been a point of contention, but as an alternative and infinitely renewable source of energy, its efficiency can only be maximised if used in tandem with other renewable sources - by itself, it may not be enough
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intersting question and its always great to peruse well resarched answers.
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