Tidal Energy as Renewable Energy

If you've ever been caught in an ocean tide, you know how powerful it can be. Tidal energy can be used as a form of renewable energy to reduce our dependence on dwindling resources like gas and oil. Tidal energy involves capturing the energy resulting from changing tides and converting it into energy we can use in our daily lives.

How Tidal Energy Works

In simple terms, tidal energy is created by the differences in water pressure caused by changing tides. When this power is harnessed, it spins turbines that produce electricity. As the tide height increases, the amount of potential energy also increases.

The Advantages of Tidal Energy

One major advantage of using tides as an energy source is their predictability. You've probably seen the times for high and low tides listed in a newspaper. Because we know precisely when the tides change, we also know the peak times in which to harness their energy. We never have to worry about the availability of tides since the natural forces of gravity control them and tidal energy does not emit harmful greenhouse gases that occur with the burning of fossil fuels.

Tidal Energy Is Just One Type of Renewable Energy

Tidal energy is just one of the many types of renewable energy at our disposal. Central PA residential HVAC contractor Haller Enterprises offers a wide selection of renewable energy electrical, heating and cooling products to residents throughout the region, in areas such as York, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and Lititz, as well as Mechanicsburg, Carlisle, Palmyra, Reading, Downingtown and West Chester. Haller also provides repair, installation, maintenance and service of renewable energy products.