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What are the differences between tidal power and hydroelectric power?

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Answer: With Hydroelectric power water is artificially stored in a high place, so it can be released and flow to a low place and through a generator. With Tidal energy the movement of water is also used to power a generator, but the flow of water is caused by the changing tides.

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