Tidal Power

Project Overview

Project Overview : Duration, Capacity, Annual Generation, Type
Duration 2004.12. ~ 2018.12.
Capacity 254MW (10 turbines, 8 gates)
Annual Generation 552GWh (1.56x Soyang Dam)
Type Single-flow flood tide

Project Benefits

  • 552.7GWh annually - Powers 500,000 people
  • Reduces CO₂ emissions by 315,000 tons/year
  • Saves 862,000 barrels of oil/year
  • Improves Sihwa Lake water quality to COD 2.0ppm

World's Largest Tidal Power Plant

Sihwa Lake Tidal Power Plant is the largest globally, leveraging the West Sea's high tidal range.

Overseas Examples

Overseas Examples : Plant Name, Rance (France), Annapolis (Canada), Jiangxia (China)
Plant Name Rance (France) Annapolis (Canada) Jiangxia (China)
Capacity 240,000 kW 20,000 kW 3,900 kW
Year 1966 1984 1980
Type Double-flow Single-flow Single-flow
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