Which of the following criteria for selecting the site for tidal power projects is INCORRECT?

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PGCIL DT Electrical 22 Aug 2021 Official Paper (SR II)

The site should allow the development of the necessary plant for reasonable cost
It should be environmentally acceptable
The storage area should be large
The tidal range should be small and limited

Answer 1

Criteria for selecting the site for Tidal Power Projects:

Tidal turbines can be placed on the seafloor where there is strong tidal flow. Because water is about 800 times denser than air, tidal turbines have to be much sturdier and heavier than wind turbines.
The site should not interrupt the flow of normal shipping traffic which passes through the estuary otherwise it will interrupt the economic cycle of the region.
It should be possible to construct a barrage that stores the maximum quantity of water with a minimum cost of construction.
During site selection, the availability of water must be the primary factor for selection as it is going to be used for power creation.