Celebrating Singapore's BioDiversity!: 22 Apr: Earth Day in Singapore

Celebrating Singapore's BioDiversity!: 22 Apr: Earth Day in Singapore

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Using Tidal Power To Produce Electricity At St John’s Island

We can look into the possibility of using tidal power to produce electricity on St John’s Island.  The current at the causeway between St John’s Island and Lazarus Island is extremely strong. The strong tidal current can be used to generate electricity.  It can also be used to desalinate sea water. If the gap under the causeway is made smaller, the current will be even stronger. 

Reference  

http://handlinefishing.com/wheretofish/offshoreislands/stjohns.htm

The incoming and outgoing tides of the sea can be harnessed to produce electrical power. Tides are often very powerful and the sea can move very quickly when the tide is coming into land. When the tide approaches land, the amount of water rushing forwards can be measured in terms of millions of gallons. This is an immense force of moving water. (Picture below)

Reference  

http://technologystudent.com/energy1/tidal1.htm