There are no tidal wave power stations.
Tidal waves are unpredictable. There is no way at present to capture their energy. We can capture the energy of tides and also of waves, but not of tidal waves.
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The largest tidal power station in the world is the Sihwa Lake Tidal Power Station. It is located in South Korea.
Tidal power, also called tidal energy, is a form of hydropower that converts the energy of tides into useful forms of power, mainly electricity. Tidal energy is a renewable energy source.
The first and largest tidal power station was the Rance tidal power plant built over a period of 6 years from 1960 to 1966 at La Rance, France. It has 240 MW installed capacity.There are plans for a bigger power station in South Korea. Known as the Sihwa Tidal Power Plant, the project would generate 260 MW from the constant flow of water in and out of a seaside bay. The project is expected to be completed by 2009.
They are reversible so they can capture the water's energy as the tide comes in, and again was the tide goes out.
The time it takes to build a tidal power station can vary depending on factors such as the size of the project, location, environmental permits, and construction challenges. On average, it can take around 3-5 years to complete the construction of a tidal power station.