Ebb and Flow
A foggy morning at low tide. Given that the Bay of Fundy has the world's highest tides, it's not surprising that we have North America's only tidal generation power station right in Annapolis Royal. This image shows the downstream section of the Annapolis river at the mouth of the bay; the white is foam, not ice, although it's often difficult to tell the difference. It's somehow comforting to know that much of the town's power comes from the ebb and flow of the tide, creating a tiny footprint - the plant itself is very small and very low-tech. It has been operating since 1984.
Ebb and Flow
A foggy morning at low tide. Given that the Bay of Fundy has the world's highest tides, it's not surprising that we have North America's only tidal generation power station right in Annapolis Royal. This image shows the downstream section of the Annapolis river at the mouth of the bay; the white is foam, not ice, although it's often difficult to tell the difference. It's somehow comforting to know that much of the town's power comes from the ebb and flow of the tide, creating a tiny footprint - the plant itself is very small and very low-tech. It has been operating since 1984.