Oceans - Swansea Bay CS Flashcards
1
Q
How big is the bay?
A
9.5 km
2
Q
How much would the bay have cost?
A
$1.6 billion
3
Q
How many turbines would there be?
A
16
4
Q
How long would it last?
A
120 years
5
Q
How many homes would be powered per yr?
A
155,000 homes
6
Q
Advantages of Swansea Bay tidal lagoon?
A
- Predictable energy output
- Reliable
- 1000 construction jobs, 200 full time
- Low CO2 emissions - constructions + materials
- Movement of silt not affected
- Life time carbon footprint low
- Creates recreation + tourism
7
Q
What are the disadvantages of the Swansea Bay?
A
- Local inshore fisheries
- Unjustifiably expensive
- Decrease in water quality due to limited flows
- Does not have guaranteed results
- Pioneering project
- Disturbance of marine habitats - noise + vibrations
