#Tidal Lagoon Power

[nickeverdeen]

Cabin 3, Poseidon

Credits: me

The cabin always has the fresh smell of salty ocean air

It’s like standing on a beach—there’s even a faint sound of waves and seabirds, even though the ocean is far away

Outside the cabin, there’s a small tidal pool or lagoon filled with clear, turquoise water, complete with fish, starfish, and other ocean creatures

Poseidon’s kids use it to practice water control, and other campers often stop by to admire the marine life

Just like the Zeus cabin, the mood in Poseidon’s cabin can impact the weather—especially if his child is feeling strong emotions

If they’re angry or upset, nearby bodies of water get choppy, and there’s even a chance for a sudden rainstorm

Every Poseidon kid starts a shell collection, usually with shells from their first trip to the cabin

It’s said the god himself places the most beautiful shells on their bunks, and each shell has unique colors and patterns

The cabin itself is “protected” by a large, magical conch shell at the entrance

Poseidon kids say that if anyone tries to enter without permission, the conch sounds a loud warning noise, like a foghorn

Every once in a while, the waters in Poseidon’s lagoon will glow faintly, leading to an unknown path through the camp woods

Some say it’s a blessing from Poseidon, guiding his child back to the water or even the Sea of Monsters

But only Poseidon’s kids seem able to see it

The cabin never floods, even when there’s heavy rain

Somehow, the cabin seems to naturally repel water and wind in a way that feels like Poseidon’s protective touch, like a magical barrier surrounding it

There’s a tide calendar inside the cabin, showing the phases of the moon and the times for high and low tides

It’s a way for Poseidon’s child to stay connected to the ocean, and the calendar changes magically on its own

There’s a small alcove with a trident symbol where Poseidon’s child can go when they feel lost or need strength

It’s believed that Poseidon’s blessing is strongest there, and it helps them find the courage and power to keep going

There’s a patch of soft sand near the cabin that shifts and transforms into a mini ocean landscape for Poseidon’s kid to practice

One day it might be full of waves, another day calm, or even with a light whirlpool for them to train in

Every so often, Poseidon’s child has vivid dreams of the sea, like glimpses of underwater kingdoms, strange creatures, and treasures buried in the sand

They’re not quite visions but more like Poseidon’s way of reminding them they’re connected to the ocean’s mystery and power

[spacetimewithstuartgary]

A Morphing Monument of Sand

Shaped by past climatic changes and the power of the wind, La Grande Dune du Pilat stands more than 100 meters (330 feet) above the Atlantic Ocean. This slowly shifting sand dune, southwest of Bordeaux in France, is the tallest in Europe.

The behemoth dune extends approximately 2.7 kilometers (1.7 miles) along the coast and about 0.5 kilometers (0.3 miles) inland. The OLI (Operational Land Imager) on Landsat 8 captured this image of its bright expanse on July 8, 2024.

While La Grande Dune du Pilat might appear static, the feature is actually on the move. Windblown sand drives the dune’s steady migration 4 to 5 meters (13 to 16 feet) inland each year, experts say. Onshore winds carry sand up the dune’s gently sloping seaward side, where it builds up near the dune crest. There, the sand is prone to avalanching down the landward slopes, which can be as steep as 29 degrees.

Fluctuations in environmental conditions over thousands of years made the dune what it is today. Scientists think that sand accumulated during periods of cooler, drier conditions. Forests developed in several warmer and wetter stretches, which helped stabilize loose material and enabled the dune to grow higher. The sandy mass is interspersed with several layers of paleosols, or ancient soils, that have helped scientists decode its history. Traces of these dark layers often surface on the dune’s slopes.

The forest inland of the sandy coastline contains maritime pines, introduced at the turn of the 19th century to try to stabilize the dune, as well as English oaks, which can live up to 1,000 years. In July 2022, a wildfire burned through more than 6,000 hectares (23 square miles) of this forest, although the burned area is not apparent in this 2024 image.

The dune is situated near the entrance to Bassin d’Arcachon (Arcachon Bay), an estuary interrupting a long sandy stretch of beach along France’s southwest coast. The series of channels and sandbanks at the mouth of the bay, including the expansive Banc d’Arguin, are the product of a dynamic tidal environment. Within the semi-enclosed lagoon, salt marshes provide habitat for diverse plant and animal life, and the appropriately named Île aux Oiseaux—Bird Island—is utilized by 150 avian species throughout the year.

NASA Earth Observatory images by Wanmei Liang, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Story by Lindsey Doermann.

[youngscientist96]

Tidal Energy Potential in the Severn Estuary 🌍 Introduction The Severn Estuary, located between South West England and South Wales, is one of the world's most promising sites for tidal energy generation. With a tidal range exceeding 14 meters, it ranks among the highest globally, making it a prime location for renewable energy development. Harnessing tidal energy here could contribute significantly to the UK's clean energy goals while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

⚡ Energy Potential The estuary has an estimated tidal power potential of 8-16 GW, capable of supplying up to 5% of the UK's electricity demand. The strong tidal currents create opportunities for various energy extraction technologies, such as tidal barrages, tidal lagoons, and underwater turbines.

Tidal Barrage: A proposed Severn Barrage could generate 16 TWh annually, but concerns over environmental impact have hindered its progress.

Tidal Lagoons: Alternative approaches like the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon offer a more sustainable solution with reduced ecological disturbance.

Tidal Stream Turbines: These devices can harness kinetic energy from tidal currents, offering a less intrusive method of power generation.

🌱 Environmental and Economic Impact While tidal energy is a zero-emission source, large-scale projects in the Severn Estuary could affect marine ecosystems, fish migration, and sediment transport. However, advancements in eco-friendly turbine designs and improved mitigation strategies can minimize these effects.

Economically, a Severn Tidal Project could create thousands of jobs in engineering, construction, and maintenance, boosting the local economy. Additionally, it aligns with the UK's Net Zero 2050 ambitions by providing a predictable, sustainable energy source.

🚀 Future Prospects With ongoing research and technological improvements, the Severn Estuary remains a key candidate for future tidal energy projects. The integration of hybrid solutions (e.g., combining tidal and wind energy) could enhance efficiency and sustainability. Government support and investment in tidal energy infrastructure will be crucial for unlocking its full potential.

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[jacks-tracks]

Hows the weather?

A broad topic.. now February 28 the air is still(9am) am, hot(30 degrees) and the humidity is rising.

Sequentialy November when iIarrived was the end of the rainy season, so still muggy. Daytimes 28, nightime lows 24. With the night winds off the Sierra madre mountains it felt right chilly, and a blanket was needed at dawn. Dawn then being 6:30 am with sunset at 6pm. Not much seasonal variation , perhaps 1 hour of daylength. The winds cycling from the onshore(heat rising in the interior) day breeze at come on at 10 am. Fading at sunset, to be replaced by the reversal of the wind by 9 pm with the breeze dropping from the mountains to the cooler sea. Day winds peak at 15 mph, night winds surprisingly get up to;'' 20 mph, flapping the bananna plant leaves and bringing a welcome coolth. It rained twice in November, only at night, with brief showers that evaporate on the still hot cement. More rain falls in the hills, keeping the rivers and streams full, and plants green. This is when the birds nest in the lagoons after their arduous migrations. Trees and flowering plants burst in a shower of blossoms. Tree flowers run from pink popcorn clusters to creamy white showers of curious long stammened brown sheaths. There are trees with purple 5 petalled tiny flowers, trees with bright yellow crowns on leafless branches, and what I call Tulip trees with their deep red upthrusting deep throated blooms which are probably really called African flame trees. There,s a peculiar tree growing tall over the pool brick wall that starts out with clusters of white green frothy falls of sweet scented blooms very popular with bees, and frequented by yellow breasted fly catchers who feed on the insects attracted to the flowers pollen. Those flowers set a seed pod that starts out pale pink and turns redbrown while curling into a spiral. Black seeds like mung beans shower down, but must not be edible as no birds pick them. In the past flocks of tropical birds would swoop in to gobble the insects and pick at the flowers, while fly catchers dipped in flight to gobble bugs. This year, though there was a good blossom set, almost no birds fed there. In fact the usual squabbling flocks of grackles and dipping pigeons were missing as were most of the ubiqitous sparrows who once nested in the power pole holes. It was pointed out to me that there is a Perigrine (sp?) falcon who perches in the front yard Norfolk pine daily. It must have been a smorgasboard for him. Another blooming tree grows out of the pavement sidewalk near the market, which while it produces a pea like seed, throws out streamers of brilliant yellow deep throated orchid shaped blooms. just the right height to pick and that keep very well in a vase.

December and the Bouganvellia bursts into a tangle of deep green leaves and a wide variety of colours, ranging from deep red to pale cream, pink, and a nice variety with softly blended shades. The tough vine like stems form an impenetrable thorny wall, good for stopping burglars. Some are just knee high, others shoot up to 30 feet given some support like a wall or a tree. There,s no rain, and temps run steady at 25 in the day to 22 at night, quite comfortable.

January is the coolest month. Those night winds drop the pool temp to chilly, so much so that I wore my rash guard shirt as a sort of wet suit. A surprise shower at night, just enough to get me up pulling in the laundry, which stopped the rain. By dawn the cement was dry, so there really wasn,t much percipitation. Pelicans and cormorants start to fly from their lagoon nests out along the beach moving from one lagoon to the next. This coast is lined with big lagoons , entrances blocked by winter storm tidal sand, and filled by the ephemeral streams that trickle out of the hills. Rich in aquatic life, a perect feeding ground, shrimp, fish, and hordes of insects,providing a reliable source of food. Some lagoons bioluminesce(sp?) so boat operators switch from day time birding excursions to night time light viewing. The full moon dims the brightness of the bio, so some enterprising guides built floating shelters to block the rays and still give tourists the sight of light. Some ignorant or very daring tourists swim in the bioluminesence, which probably looks cool. There are lots of crocodiles in all the lagoons, feeding on abundant fish and the occasional unwary dog. Big crocodiles! At the breding pen ,I,ve sen a 5 meter bull rush the fenced enclosure(after a passing dog) and kawang off the steel mesh. I was standing right there and levitated 10 feet back. That,s when I noticed that the adjacent gate was tied with a flaky piece of string!

February and the heat returns in force. The winter low humidity pops up from 30% to 80%, and suddenly the pleasantly baking heat feels quite oppressive. Another rain shower, this time substantial, but still conveniently falling at night. More daytime clouds, muggy. Mangos are blooming everywhere, loaded with fruit that will ripen and fall in April. The price of mangoes(imported from Chiapas) drops from $1 each to 10 cents. Bees like the mango blossoms and zoom around each cluster.

March and the snowbirds start flocking north to shovel snow . The heat rises to 32 in the day and there,s little nightime relief from the humidity. I,ve taken to dipping my legs in the pool about 9pm, or sometimes doing a full on swim. It,s awkward sitting on the pool rim as there are always leaf cutter ants parading by with their harvest. One night I ran my flashlight along and saw an inexplicable line of pink. Closer examination revealed those leaf cutter ants harvesting the fallen bouganvillea petals and packing them off in a solid line away to a hole in the brick wall.

April sees the sesonal change come. Daily clouds pile up in the afternoon, showers fall nearly every day, and the heat stays way up. April is the hottest month. By then the birds are migrating back north, lagoons flood with the rain and the sandbar plugs burst so the swollen waters can flood out to sea. This weather pattern continues until the fall.

Given the abysmal(sp?) weather back home. Winter storms , torrential endless rain, followed by a 3 week deep freeze that only broke to let in the seasonal spring storms, alll against the backdrop of short dark days, I plan to come back to Puerto next November. Getting the best of the weather, longer spring days, spring sun, lovely summers, and temperate autumns. It,s only 3000 miles to paradise..6 hours on a plane!

[themarketinsights]

Tidal Energy Market to Witness Excellent Revenue Growth Owing to Rapid Increase in Demand

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Tidal Energy is also known as tidal power is the form of marine energy obtained from tides and waves. It is formed using hydropower, which transforms energy gained from tides to power. A turbine converts tide to first in kinetic energy and then electric energy. It is a renewable energy resource. Tidal energy is defined as the energy of the ocean surface waves, which is captured for electricity generation, desalination, and the pumping of water into lakes. Tidal energy is considered to be the most capable green technology as they make the maximum concentrated source of renewable energy. Oceans are an unlimited source of clean energy.

Market Trend:

Government Initiation to Promote Tidal Energy

Rising Research and Development Activities

Market Drivers:

Essential to Replace Fossils Fuels

Enlarged funds in Renewable Energy Resources

Market Opportunities:

Development of Tidal Stream Power Plants

Increasing Electricity Demand in Emerging Nations

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Emerging Trends in Green Energy Technologies

Introduction: As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and the depletion of fossil fuels, the importance of green energy technologies has never been clearer. Green energy, derived from renewable sources, offers a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional energy generation. In this article, we will explore some of the most exciting emerging trends in green energy technologies that are shaping the future of energy production and consumption.

1. Solar Power Innovations: Solar power has been a frontrunner in the green energy revolution, and innovations in this field continue to expand its potential. Emerging trends include:

Bifacial Solar Panels: These panels capture sunlight from both sides, increasing energy yield.

Perovskite Solar Cells: These lightweight and flexible cells have the potential to revolutionize solar energy due to their low cost and high efficiency.

2. Wind Energy Advancements: Wind energy is another cornerstone of green energy, and ongoing developments are making it more efficient and accessible:

Turbine Size and Design: Larger, more efficient wind turbines are being developed to harness stronger and more consistent winds at higher altitudes.

Floating Wind Farms: Floating wind farms are being deployed in deeper waters, expanding the possibilities for offshore wind energy generation.

3. Energy Storage Solutions: Efficient energy storage is critical for balancing supply and demand in renewable energy systems. Emerging trends in energy storage include:

Battery Advancements: Improved battery technologies are enhancing the storage capacity and lifespan of energy storage systems.

Hydrogen Storage: Hydrogen is gaining traction as a clean and versatile energy carrier, with advancements in hydrogen storage technologies.

4. Smart Grids and Microgrids: The development of smart grids and microgrids is revolutionizing energy distribution and management:

Smart Grids: These advanced systems incorporate digital technology to optimize energy distribution, reduce losses, and enhance reliability.

Microgrids: Localized energy distribution networks are becoming more prevalent, allowing communities to operate independently or integrate with the main grid as needed.

5. Geothermal Energy Expansion: Geothermal energy, derived from the Earth's heat, is gaining attention:

Enhanced Geothermal Systems: Innovative techniques are being developed to tap into deeper, hotter geothermal reservoirs, expanding the reach of this renewable resource.

6. Tidal and Wave Energy: Harnessing the power of ocean tides and waves is an emerging frontier in green energy:

Tidal Lagoon Power Plants: These projects capture the energy of rising and falling tides in enclosed lagoons, providing consistent and predictable energy generation.

7. Energy Efficiency Technologies: Efficiency is a key component of sustainable energy solutions:

Smart Buildings: Buildings equipped with advanced sensors and automation systems optimize energy usage.

Energy-Efficient HVAC Systems: Innovative heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems reduce energy consumption.

8. Electrification of Transportation: The electrification of vehicles, including electric cars, buses, and even ships, is reducing carbon emissions in the transportation sector.

9. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration: AI is being used to optimize energy production and consumption, making green energy systems more efficient and responsive to changing demands.

Conclusion: Emerging trends in green energy technologies are paving the way for a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. These innovations not only reduce our dependence on fossil fuels but also offer opportunities for economic growth and job creation. As governments, industries, and individuals increasingly recognize the importance of green energy, we can look forward to a world powered by cleaner, more efficient, and renewable energy sources. The continued development and adoption of these technologies are crucial steps toward addressing climate change and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.

[myfeeds]

How tidal range electricity generation could meet future demand and storage problems

Research by Lancaster University’s School of Engineering and the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology combined a tidal range power generation model with its cost model to demonstrate the viability of tidal power. Professor George Aggidis, Head of Energy Engineering at Lancaster University, said: “The obvious question for the UK, with one of the best tidal resources globally, is why haven’t we already got a tidal barrage scheme?” The research published in Energy demonstrates the benefits of tidal energy, which does not suffer from unpredictable intermittency as power is generated both day and night. The creation of a tidal barrage could operate for 120 years or more to meet future demand and storage problems. Professor Aggidis said: “There is an urgent need to kick-start the selection and development of schemes around Britain. Tidal range generation is predictable renewable energy driven by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. The environmental and economic benefits are huge as barrages can protect coastal areas from flooding and sea level rise. With two-way generation and pumping, the full range of existing tides can be maintained within impoundments to protect and support low-lying intertidal areas such as saltmarshes and mudflats. Our studies show that with modern technology and operating procedures, estuarine barrages are the only practical way to protect these vital habitats. Coastal lagoons have also been proposed for several locations around Britain’s coast. Schemes will provide jobs in construction and manufacturing for generations to come as well as opportunities for transport, communication, conservation, and recreation. In the long-term they will provide reliable power with reduced costs.” The UK has the second highest tidal range in the world and offers the UK a level of independence from global prices and in the long-term cheap clean power. Currently the Tidal Range projects under commercial consideration offer an achievable 10 GW installed capacity, delivering over 20TWh/y, about 5% of UK energy use. Based on the UK relevant resource availability there is the potential to further increase this installed capacity over 4 to 5 times with other tidal range project sites around the UK. Such developments are essential to assist the UK to reduce its carbon emissions by replacing fossil fuel power stations. The current UK total generating capacity is around 42.8 GW that includes fossil fuels (19.2GW 44.9%), renewables (16.5GW, 38.5%), and low carbon (7.1GW — 16.6%). The La Rance Tidal Range plant in France today generates the cheapest electricity in the EDF fleet — cheaper than nuclear.

[materialsworld]

Swansea tidal lagoon plans rejected

Credit: Tidal Lagoon Power/PA

The UK government has rejected plans for a £1.3bn tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay citing expense compared with alternatives, such as offshore windfarms and nuclear power, as the reason. 

The cost of the lagoon per unit of electricity generated would be more than three times as much as the Hinkley Point C power station according to the business secretary, Greg Clark. He said that the lagoon would cost the average consumer £700 more than a mix of offshore wind and nuclear power by 2050.

The announcement has been met with much criticism, with Mark Shorrock, chief executive of Tidal Lagoon Power – the company behind the plans – stating, ‘This is a vote of no interest in Wales, no confidence in British manufacturing, and no care for the planet’. This sentiment was echoed by Plaid Cymru assembly member Simon Thomas, who stated, ‘The UK government has time and time again failed to invest in Wales.’

[purple-eyesgreydragon]

Trollstopia Season 5 Thoughts.

Can we all agree Barb would’ve been stoked that Poppy wanted to learn more about the hard rock tribe? I’m sure she would be very happy😄❤️! Man when Holly wants something to happen she’s determined to make it so, but like seriously can’t Branch just casually make a pie every once in awhile?

Oh man my fellow techno trolls never fail to get me pumped up💙! Like seriously anything they do, I wanna do cause it just feels right! My sis and I are so going to bond over that episode. She’s classical and I’m techno so bringing them together like that is just AWESOME! As an artist I personally thought Synth’s arts were beautiful all in their own abstract way, I loved them. I seriously don’t get how someone else doing them exactly the same way makes it better.

Maybe the pop trolls should’ve mentioned to the other tribe about Snow Day when they all moved there. I’m curious to know how the rock and techno trolls would’ve thought of the cold. Techno trolls spent almost their entire lives underwater, while rock trolls lived in a volcano. I don’t think either of them would particularly like it. If anything if Techno Lagoon was frozen over, they’d be cut off for the day. Okay really Synth? You’re a techno troll who lived in a deep part of the ocean where sunlight barely could ever, if ever reach, and you’re all born with a natural bioluminescence. How the heck can you be afraid of the dark? More techno classical correspondence😄💙💛! Their swap was ironic considering I’m afraid of heights.

Holly’s pet looked a lot like my funk pet OC Wuzzy😂! Personally I wasn’t all exactly for that episode if you ask me. But at least everyone got a little friend. Val’s name is Valentina😆! Synth seems to be really good at motivational speaking😄. I guess when one has the right drive or motivation they can go beyond what they thought they could do, huh Holly.

It was great seeing more K-Pop trolls again😃! It’s true what they say, it’s hard not to shake your shimmy to K-Pop. It’s just catchy! Gust seriously your a fun sheriff but you really have to be such a sore loser and call the people you played with cheaters out of spite? If you’re going back to Lonesome Flats for a few days, say hi to Delta while you’re there. Maybe if Poppy wants the other trolls to meet trustworthy bergens she should try the ones in Bergen Town. Not solitary ones. Although it was great reminiscing on the first movie.

Their music quite frankly has magical powers all itself and it gives them theirs since they’re each a part of it. Yeah magic is real in that world! Lagoona is a VERY quick analyzer! What she did was SOOO sweet. Not too far off from when Branch decided to keep a secret for his friends sake. R and B really did have their first disagreement huh. But there’s always a better way to solve a problem and there could be more to a problem then one thinks.

Okay that tidal wave of Snug-a-Lugs was legitimately terrifying! I see where Branch gets his ability to plan ahead. That last episode made me go through FEELS!!!!! You’re Grandma loves you Branch, and she always will💙!

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tidal energy marketing Advice - What You Need To Knows

tidal energy marketing has become an increasingly important tool in today's market. While many companies have already jumped into the tidal energy marketing arena, it is imperative that you are able to separate yourself from the competition by doing the research necessary to ensure that you are offering the best service and price to your clients. As the tidal energy industry grows globally, it is critical to stay ahead of the tidal energy marketing curve by engaging the best marketing experts on the Internet and creating a marketing plan that will generate the tidal energy marketing results you desire. By conducting a full-service natural gas liquids and crude oil research plan you will be able to determine which products are currently selling well, which would be a good candidate for a tidal energy marketing campaign and which would require some tweaking to achieve better overall results.

There are several natural gas liquids and crude oil research programs that are currently undergoing testing or have been tested, but which may be premature to launch as part of a full-service tidal energy marketing campaign. In most instances, the company has conducted the research after the fact when market conditions have been established to the point that you can confidently make an informed decision on whether or not the venture should proceed. This would be the ideal situation. However, things rarely happen the way they are planned. Due to the uncertainty associated with natural resource markets, there is always the possibility of a company launching a program and finding out that it would be more effective if they waited until market conditions were more favorable.

In most instances, waiting a year or two before investing in a full-service crude oil and natural gas liquids research program is sufficient. The reason behind this is that natural gas liquids are not as economically feasible as crude oil. Therefore, if your goal is to make a significant profit rather than just a small return on your investment, you would be best served by waiting. The same logic applies if your goal is to build a long-term relationship with an oil company. Waiting to invest in an expensive program now will only alienate your potential client base.

If you are considering tidal energy marketing research, your first step should always be to find out all that you can about the technology. While there are some well-known experts that provide credible information and recommendations for tidal energy, you should also try to find out as much as possible about the technologies, the industry leaders, and the suppliers. The Internet is a great source for this kind of research. While you will undoubtedly find some biased opinions in the tidal energy marketing forums, at least you will have an expert to consult who has done his or her research and understands the industry better than any of the amateur scientists that frequent the forums.

When you begin your search for information, you will undoubtedly come across a number of different opinions. Some will be good, some bad, and some will be completely wrong. The best thing to do when trying to determine what is what regarding tidal energy marketing advice is to find a consensus opinion about the topic. The opinions that you hear may not agree with one another but they should still be able to offer good insight into the subject.

When you have narrowed down your list of possible sources for information about tidal energy, your next step is to find out how you will pitch your products and services. This is where you can take your lead from the reputable forums. These individuals will have taken the time to speak with industry leaders and others who are in the know to get their opinion. After you have assembled the pieces of the puzzle, it is then time to set up a website to promote your products. While a blog works great for a marketing platform, having a separate website devoted to your business can help make sure that your efforts to get maximum exposure.

As mentioned above, research is the key when it comes to tidal energy marketing campaigns. Without thorough research, you could be setting yourself up for failure. Not only do you need to learn more about tidal energy, you also need to learn everything you can about the competition. If you aren't very competitive, you might have a harder time finding prospects. However, if you are too aggressive, you could see your profits decline. Researching each potential market space can help you ensure that your campaign is effective and profitable.

Overall, tidal energy marketing strategies can work for small businesses or large corporations. Even if you just manage to get one installation started, your name will be known by consumers and you will have created an important new source of income for your community. Take the time to learn more about this exciting and potentially lucrative opportunity.

Summary: According to XYZResearch study, over the next five years the Tidal Energymarket will register a xx% CAGR in terms of revenue, the global market size will reach US$ xx million by 2026, from US$ xx million in 2020. In particular, this report presents the global market share (sales and revenue) of key companies in Tidal Energybusiness.

Tidal Energy market development trend, sales volume and sales value (million USD) forecast in regional market, the main regions are China, USA, Europe, India, Japan, Korea, South America, Southeast Asia.

Sales forecast by type/application from 2021-2026

Industry chain, downstream and upstream information is also included.

World trade was already slowing in 2019 before COVID 19 outbreak, weighed down by trade tensions and slowing economic growth, such as uncertainty generated from Brexit, the U.S.-China trade war, the Japan-South Korea trade war.

Trade is expected to fall by between 13% and 32% in 2020 as the COVID 19 pandemic disrupts normal economic activity and life around the world, according to the study of WTO. The decline in exports has been mainly due to the ongoing global slowdown, which got aggravated due to the current Covid-19 crisis. The latter resulted in large scale disruptions in supply chains and demand resulting in cancellation of orders.

XYZResearch’s analysis shows that as China started reopening its economy, world exports initially recovered across the board. But estimates of the expected recovery in 2021 are uncertain, with outcomes depending largely on the duration of the outbreak and the effectiveness of the policy responses.

 We split global market into several key Regions, with sales (K Units), revenue (M USD), market share and growth rate of Tidal Energy for these regions, from 2014 to 2026 (forecast), covering

China

USA

Europe

Japan

Korea

India

Southeast Asia

South America

 Global Tidal Energy market competition by top manufacturers/players, with Tidal Energy sales volume, Price (USD/Unit), revenue (M USD) and market share for each manufacturer/player; the top players including

Aquamarine Power ltd

Carnegie Wave Energy Ltd.

Pelamis Wave Power Ltd.

Tenax Energy

S.D.E. Energy Ltd.

AquaGen Technologies

Atlantis Resources Ltd.

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.

Ocean Renewable Power Company LLC

Marine Current Turbines Ltd.

Scotrenewables Tidal Power Ltd

BioPower Systems

Blue Energy Canada Inc.

On the basis of product, this report displays the production, revenue, price, market share and growth rate of each type, primarily split into

Tidal Stream Generator

Pendulor Device

Oscillating Water Columns

Barrage

Others (Lagoon and Turbine)

On the basis on the end users/applications, this report focuses on the status and outlook for major applications/end users, sales volume, market share and growth rate of Tidal Energy for each application, including

Commercial

Industrial

Residential

 If you have any additional requirements, feel free to contact us.

Global Tidal Energy Market report offers great insights of the market and consumer data and their interpretation through various figures and graphs. Report has embedded global market and regional market deep analysis through various research methodologies. The report also offers great competitor analysis of the industries and highlights the key aspect of their business like success stories, market development and growth rate.

Global Toggle Light Switches Market

Global Toilet Seat Sanitizers Market

Global Tooling Composite Market

Global Toroidal Inductor Market

For more contact us: https://www.reportmines.com/ 

[jegography]

General Election: Hopes and Fears

The forthcoming general election feels to me like the last chance (in UK politics at least) to save the world. 

Last year the IPCC declared we have twelve years to act before we can’t stop global warm exceeding 1.5 degrees. And quite frankly even that doesn’t feel urgent enough to me. Every day I see reports of the latest terrible thing happening triggered by and/or adding to climate change. Forewarned tipping points scientists have been concerned about for years, no longer seem like distant scary possibilities, but things that are already starting to happen right now. The melting of the icecaps and glaciers is accelerating, the melting of permafrost is happening dramatically, fires are burning around the world including the great rainforests of the Amazon and the Congo, and coral reefs are half dead already. Even if we manage to achieve the goal of levelling off at 1.5 degrees warming, what will have already done to the world, what will we have lost? 

In that context, letting the Conservatives win another term in power seems like signing out own death warrant. For all they like to boast of lowering the UK’s emissions over the last decade, what they have really done is held back what could have been a more rapid decarbonisation. As soon as they came into office they stopped new on-shore wind farms being built, they pulled back support for solar so drastically they’ve all but crippled what was becoming a flourishing industry, they’ve dithered on ambitious new projects like the tidal lagoon proposal, and all along they’ve been pushing and pushing to expand the UK’s fossil fuel industry by promoting fracking, at a time when they should be seeking to wind-down existing fossil fuel extraction. They’ve forever fixated on funding for new roads, while stopping electrification of our rail network, doing bugger all the fix the issues that exist in the rail system, and making no efforts to encourage walking, cycling, and public transport, so we’re still stuck in a car culture. 

It has been heartening to see other political parties finally seeming to take climate change seriously at this election. They finally seem to realise the scale of the issue at hand, and are starting to step up with the ambitious plans needed to deal with it. It’s a mixed bag; I’m sure some politicians are just speaking green as it starts to become a more pressing issue with the electorate, but I’ve seen enough speak with conviction that I truly believe we have a chance now; enough of them get it, enough of them prioritise it, and enough of them build policy around the need to act upon it.

I am normally a Green voter, this election I will be voting Labour. Greens have always got it, and I still believe they have the clearest vision and the best solutions, but I live in a Labour/Conservative marginal. This election I have a double opportunity of stopping a Conservative gain, and keeping in place a member of the party I believe for the first time truly will put the environment at the core of their agenda. To vote Green here seems too great a risk.

I’ve not felt that confident with Labour on environmental issues before, they’ve always seemed content to take the same soft-effort approach as the Conservatives in the past. But this election their manifesto is truly ambitious, so much so they meet and sometimes even exceed what the Green Party offer. Aiming to plant billions of trees, new national parks and ecological regeneration projects, a long overdue mass retrofitting scheme to fix our existing energy inefficient homes, massive investment in active transport, and the renationalisation of the railways which will enable a much more logical system. I feel trust when I hear many Labour politicians talking about these issues, and hope when I read what they want to do. And I’ve not been remotely feeling hopeful about environmental issues for some time now.

And then there’s the rest of their policies too, building a fairer more equal society; levelling up for those most in need while pulling back the greedy that cripple our society.  A more compassionate immigration system. Votes for 16 years olds and all UK residents, and the promise of a constitutional convention that one can only hope will give our politics the redesign it urgently needs. And of course the best offer possible on Brexit, a new referendum that can either stop Brexit entirely, or at the very least give us a close friendly relationship with Europe, not the extremist isolationist crap the Conservatives dream of, that is likely to come by the end of their 2020 when their “oven ready Brexit” turns out to have gone-off already.

If I were in a different part of the country I might vote otherwise. I think Labour’s offer is very compelling, but they can’t win everywhere. If I was in a seat where the Greens could realistically win without risking a Conservative victory I would surely vote Green. If I were in a seat where Labour don’t have a chance but the Liberal Democrats could stop the Conservatives then I would make that happen. If I were in Northern Ireland, or Scotland, or Wales, god knows what I’d do. But in whatever way I could I would seek to stop the Conservatives coming back into power. They are always awful. Right now they are the most awful and extreme they have ever been; UKIP in blue. And right now the future of the planet and society rests on us stopping them. Choose wisely in this election, and just maybe we might have some much needed hope at last.

[vladimir-nabokov-official]

What in water did Bloom, waterlover, drawer of water, watercarrier, returning to the range, admire? Its universality : its democratic equality and constancy to its nature in seeking its own level : its vastness in the ocean of Mercator’s projection : its unplumbed profundity in the Sundam trench of the Pacific exceeding 8000 fathoms : the restlessness of its waves and surface particles visiting in turn all points of its seaboard : the independence of its units : the variability of states of sea : its hydrostatic quiescence in calm : its hydrokinetic turgidity in neap and spring tides : its subsidence after devastation : its sterility in the circumpolar icecaps, arctic and antarctic : its climatic and commercial significance : its preponderance of 3 to 1 over the dry land of the globe : its indisputable hegemony extending in square leagues over all the region below the subequatorial tropic of Capricorn : the multisecular stability of its primeval basin : its luteofulvous bed : its capacity to dissolve and hold in solution all soluble substances including millions of tons of the most precious metals : its slow erosions of peninsulas and islands, its persistent formation of homothetic islands, peninsulas and downwardtending promontories : its alluvial deposits : its weight and volume and density : its imperturbability in lagoons and highland tarns : its gradation of colours in the torrid and temperate and frigid zones : its vehicular ramifications in continental lakecontained streams and confluent oceanflowing rivers with their tributaries and transoceanic currents, gulfstream, north and south equatorial courses : its violence in seaquakes, waterspouts, Artesian wells, eruptions, torrents, eddies, freshets, spates, groundswells, watersheds, waterpartings, geysers, cataracts, whirlpools, maelstroms, inundations, deluges, cloudbursts : its vast circumterrestrial ahorizontal curve : its secrecy in springs and latent humidity, revealed by rhabdomantic or hygrometric instruments and exemplified by the well by the hole in the wall at Ashtown gate, saturation of air, distillation of dew : the simplicity of its composition, two constituent parts of hydrogen with one constituent part of oxygen : its healing virtues : its buoyancy in the waters of the Dead Sea : its persevering penetrativeness in runnels, gullies, inadequate dams, leaks on shipboard : its properties for cleansing, quenching thirst and fire, nourishing vegetation : its infallibility as paradigm and paragon : its metamorphoses as vapour, mist, cloud, rain, sleet, snow, hail : its strength in rigid hydrants : its variety of forms in loughs and bays and gulfs and bights and guts and lagoons and atolls and archipelagos and sounds and fjords and minches and tidal estuaries and arms of sea : its solidity in glaciers, icebergs, icefloes : its docility in working hydraulic millwheels, turbines, dynamos, electric power stations, bleachworks, tanneries, scutchmills : its utility in canals, rivers, if navigable, floating and graving docks : its potentiality derivable from harnessed tides or watercourses falling from level to level : its submarine fauna and flora (anacoustic, photophobe), numerically, if not literally, the inhabitants of the globe : its ubiquity as constituting 90 % of the human body : the noxiousness of its effluvia in lacustrine marshes, pestilential fens, faded flowerwater, stagnant pools in the waning moon.

James Joyce, Ulysses (p. 624–5)

[newsandmediarepublic]

Green MEP welcomes government backing for tidal power

Green MEP welcomes government backing for tidal power

Government backing for tidal power has been welcomed by Molly Scott Cato, MEP for the South West. A government-funded review has come out in favour of the £1.3bn tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay and for developing a network of larger lagoons around the UK. This would likely include Bridgwater in Somerset. (more…)

[randomvarious]

Today’s compilation:

Noise Pop Compilation 2000 Indie Rock / Power Pop / Garage Rock

Favorite tracks:

Alien Crime Syndicate - “Trippin up to the Clouds” Beulah - “If We Can Land on the Moon” Guided by Voices - “Surgical Focus (demo)” Grandaddy - “Taster” Fastbacks - “Rocketman” Fiver - “Horse Pill Vectors” Spoon - “Me and the Bean” Frank Black and the Catholics - “I Want Rock & Roll” The Apples in Stereo - “Tidal Wave” Flop - “Told a Lie” Sixteen Deluxe - “Sibhashian” Actionslacks - “Self Conscious Spiel” Creeper Lagoon - “The Fountain” Sunset Valley - “Got Fair” Uncle Joe’s Big Ol’ Driver - “Hey Tonight” Alcohol Funnycar - “Time”

[envirotechaccelerator]

Ocean Energy: Riding the Waves of Clean Power Generation

by Envirotech Accelerator

Abstract

Ocean energy, an emerging renewable technology, offers the potential to harness vast, untapped power from Earth’s seas. This article explores various forms of ocean energy, including tidal, wave, and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC), as well as the challenges and opportunities they present for clean power generation.

Introduction

With the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, ocean energy has gained traction as a promising, yet underutilized, resource. James Scott, founder of the Envirotech Accelerator, notes, “Ocean energy holds a hidden treasure trove of renewable power, one that could revolutionize our approach to clean energy generation.”

Tidal Energy

Tidal energy exploits the gravitational forces exerted by the moon and the sun to generate electricity. Tidal range technologies, such as tidal barrages and tidal lagoons, utilize the difference in water height between high and low tides (Copping et al., 2016). Tidal stream systems, on the other hand, capture kinetic energy from moving water currents.

Wave Energy

Wave energy harnesses the power of ocean surface waves, converting their mechanical energy into electricity. Various devices, including oscillating water columns, point absorbers, and overtopping devices, are designed to extract energy from waves (Falnes, 2007). The global wave energy potential is vast, with suitable conditions existing in numerous coastal regions.

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)

OTEC leverages the temperature difference between warm surface water and cold deep water to generate electricity. Closed-cycle, open-cycle, and hybrid OTEC systems utilize this temperature gradient to drive a turbine connected to a generator (Vega, 1999). OTEC has significant potential in tropical regions with pronounced thermal gradients.

Challenges and Opportunities

Ocean energy technologies face a range of challenges, including high upfront costs, environmental impacts, and grid integration (Mørk et al., 2010). However, ongoing research and development efforts are driving down costs and mitigating adverse effects. Moreover, ocean energy’s high predictability and minimal visual impact offer distinct advantages over other renewable sources.

Conclusion

Ocean energy, encompassing tidal, wave, and OTEC technologies, presents a largely untapped opportunity for clean power generation. By overcoming the associated challenges and harnessing the immense power of Earth’s seas, we can ride the waves of clean energy and contribute to a more sustainable future.

References

Copping, A., Sather, N., Hanna, L., Whiting, J., Zydlewski, G., Staines, G., … & Aiona, M. (2016). Annex IV 2.a. Tidal energy: State of the science and technology in 2015. Oceanography, 29(2), 144–151.

Falnes, J. (2007). A review of wave-energy extraction. Marine Structures, 20(4), 185–201.

Mørk, G., Barstow, S., Kabuth, A., & Pontes, M. T. (2010). Assessing the global wave energy potential. In Proceedings of the 29th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, OMAE2010 (pp. 1–9).

Vega, L. A. (1999). Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC). Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 3(4), 267–289.

Read more at Envirotech Accelerator.

[rp-repliforce]

Character update

((Some changes have been made to General’s backstory, which introduces some new conflicts for him to deal with in the present. Let me explain: When General was new, his first years with humans were not pleasant. Mostly because the one human he was stuck with most of the time was a retired military officer who would yell at him a lot and harshly berate him if he dared to express that he was tired or lonely. He would often say: “If you keep complaining like that, your soldiers will never respect you!” This was the guy who would train General to lead Repliforce. Because newly created Reploids tend to be naive and impressionable, General really did think that not just his soldiers - but anyone he cared about would leave him if he expressed too much sorrow or fear. Not only that, but Dr.Kain wasn’t always there for him. He was often too busy going to interviews and explaining over and over how his new Reploid Commander was foolproof, and would never fail like Sigma did. Sometimes he really seemed to be just boasting about his newest creation though. This made General lonely. Sometimes he would attempt to chat to any service mechaniloids he came across since there wasn’t really anyone else most of the time. They didn’t really have much to say though. Sometimes they wouldn’t talk at all. Still, despite all of this, General desperately wanted to believe that Kain would come back for him and that not all humans were mean.

When General was finally unveiled to the public, he noticed the fear in the people’s eyes when they saw him. He knew that they feared his power. Ever since Sigma, everyone has been wary of Kain’s creations. When Repliforce was framed and labeled as Maverick, the mysterious Reploid who warned General about the Hunters before had come back. He told him that the Hunters were about to attack his HQ. General tried to tell him to stop spouting lies and to get off of his property, but the reploid showed him footage that was being streamed live from one of his agents in Hunter’s HQ. Thanks to the mysterious Reploid, General and his forces were able to flee the tidal wave of Maverick Hunters that were heading for his HQ. Still, not everyone made it out alive, and many soldiers from both sides died fighting each other and to the inferno that was sparked during the battle. From there, the mysterious Reploid had earned General’s trust. Now his manipulation could really begin. He took advantage of General’s rough past with humans and told him that if Kain really loved General, he would have been there for him. Now that General’s feeble bond with his creator had been broken, Sigma could lead him down the path of the Mavericks. [I better stop myself here before I dump the entire story again.] As for Iris, I wanted to add some things to her so that she’ll be more than a pretty face and a tender soul. Even though she still doesn't like violence, she does carry a small pistol if she finds herself with no other option. She has also shown courage in the face of disaster, like when sky Lagoon was about to fall, she was trying to help guide people to the escape pods instead of just getting in one herself. She was just as scared as everyone else, but she still did what she thought was right. She also follows Repliforce’s code of honor to the letter like Colonel does. It was actually one of the main reasons why she decided to attack Zero, which was to honor her fallen bother by finishing his fight.))