Market overview:

Tidal energy is clean, sustainable and renewable, and a reliable and consistent energy source.

Tidal energy utilises the rise and fall in sea levels due to currents and has the potential to convert hydel energy into electricity with an efficiency of 80%.

India’s geographical location, with oceans and seas on three sides, has brought into focus its enormous potential to harness tidal energy – a fact that has been recognized by the Government of India.

An estimated combined potential of 15,000 MW at the Gulf of Kutch and the Gulf of Cambay on the west coast and Durgaduani creek in the state of West Bengal on the east coast has been identified. The Kutch tidal power project is expected to generate electricity at a cost as low as US$ 0.023 per unit. This project is being appraised for its technical feasibility and economic viability.