The price rise of traditional fuels, particularly oil and gas, and the concern for global warming, have been strong incentives for a renewed look at alternative sources of energy. Though only a modest potential contributor to alleviation of the “crisis”, attention has nevertheless been again directed towards ocean generated power. A major anniversary was celebrated in 2006 for the largest tidal power plant currently in existence.
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Charlier, R.H., Finkl, C.W. (2008). The Anatomy of the Rance River TPP. In: Ocean Energy. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-77932-2_5
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