Tidal stream: horizontal axis device
Similar to a wind turbine. The tidal stream turns rotor blades to generate power
Horizontal axis turbine
Tidal stream
Rotor blades
Tidal stream: vertical axis turbine
Uses two scoop-shaped blades rotating on a vertical axis to harness energy
Vertical axis turbine
Tidal stream
Tidal stream: horizontal axis device
Tidal stream: vertical axis turbine
Similar to a wind turbine. The tidal stream turns rotor blades to generate power
Uses two scoop-shaped blades rotating on a vertical axis to harness energy
Horizontal axis turbine
Vertical axis turbine
Tidal stream
Tidal stream
Rotor blades