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7 comments on Tuckey's Tidal Dreaming
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its not a barrage system because of the problems of siltration - it is a tidal fence - all the information is on www.wilsontuckey.com.au - the proposal is for a HVDC grid which is a system now in use around the world which has greater carrying capacity over longer distances without the same drop off as AC systems - the tidal document on Wilson's website address all these issues.
Alana Lacy
Office Manager
HON WILSON TUCKEY MP
Thanks Alana - I didn't think to look at Wilson's web site.
I'm glad a tidal fence is what is being proposed - and hopefully at some point a HVDC link between the north west and the rest of the country will be constructed.
For those interested in more, the plan is here (PDF) :
http://www.wilsontuckey.com.au/news/pdf/Newsletter%20-%20Securing%20Aust...
Thanks from me also.
It looks like a good idea not having the generators submerged by having that 'fence' arrangement with them on top. That will save lots of trouble because everyone knows that electricity and water 'don't mix' very well. From your figures given on the press relase it looks like you will be getting a capacity factor of around 25% which is comparable with wind. Also the Secure Bay option appears to have an inlet that is only 1km in width so will save money on the number of generators.
And not having a barrage saves in engineering problems such as those during the closing of the Zuider Zee dike below.