Review of optimization and economic evaluation of potential tidal power developments in the Bay of Fundy

This paper presents some results of the Bay of Fundy tidal power potential reassessment studies carried out during 1976–77. A brief description is given of the analytical approach to energy production modelling and optimization studies for the three most attractive sites. The system modelling used for studying integration of tidal generation into the Maritime Integrated Power Systems is reviewed and some preliminary results of the economic evaluation of tidal power sites are presented.