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2.2.3. Tidal and Wave Energy

Ocean currents are the store-house of infinite energy. For the past few centuries, persistent efforts were made to create a more efficient energy system from the ceaseless tidal waves and ocean current. India has great potential for the development of tidal energy as large tidal waves are known to occur along the west coast of India but so far these have not yet been utilised.