Tidal energy has emerged as a viable source of renewable energy. Discuss the potential and challenges of tidal energy.

2 It has huge potential due to huge Coastal expanses of nation

3 It can combat climate change

4 It will be able to cater to the needs of densely populated coastal areas

However there is less interest by countries on it and therefore there is low KED on it which makes it costly at present

countries should try to maintain balance between different 8 renewable energies like wind, Hydro or Solar and Tidal