Technology: Three Pool Generation Cycle

A higher load factor can be achieved by using multiple pools. The example below shows the use of a three pool design. The animated data is shown graphically in the chart and is derived from British Admiralty tidal data for the Bristol Channel near Newport.

Each change represents an hour. 24 changes equals a single day.

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Introduction
Background
History of Tidal Power
Tidal Lagoons
The Tidal Resource
Conclusions

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