2. Tidal Impoundment

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Energy extraction by tidal impoundment involves the impoundment of seawater behind a barrage or lagoon. Power is generated when water is let into or out of the impoundment.

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Proposed projects in the severn estuary, UK
La Rance Tida Power, France - www.edf.fr
Severn Tidal Fence, UK - Artists Impression
Annapolis Tidal Power, Canada - Courtest of Nova Scotia Power - www.nspower.ca
Tidal Mill Electricity Generation, La Penze, France - Courtest of Loїs Ménanteau, University of Nantes
Tidal Mill Tagus Estuary, Portugal - Courtest of Ecomuseu Municipal do Seixal, Portugal - www.moinhdosmare-europa.org

2.1. History & Development

2.1.1. Level 2

2.2. Energy Source and Location

2.2.1. Level 2
2.2.2. European Resource Map

2.3. Technology Types

2.3.1. Level 2

2.4. Lifecycle

2.4.1. Design and Planning

2.4.1.1. Level 2

2.4.2. Construction and Installation

2.4.2.1. Level 2

2.4.3. Operation and Management

2.4.3.1. Level 2

2.4.4. Decommissioning

2.5. Economical Factors

2.5.1. Level 2

2.6. Environmental Interactions

2.7. Future Potential

2.7.1. Level 2

2.8. Case Studies

2.9. Test Your Knowledge

2.9.1. Quiz

2.9.1.1. Quiz and answers

2.10. Further Information

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