TITLE:
Design and Development of Sustainable Tidal Energy System for Coastal Regions
AUTHORS:
Javed Ahmed Khan Tipu, Muhammad Arif, Adnan Aslam Noon, Omar A. Beg, Hussien Elharati, Engr Arhum Waseem, Engr Syed Zille Abbas Kazmi, Engr Awais Khalil, Usama Ahmed Khan, Shahab Khushnood, Engr Azhar Ul Islam Zafar
KEYWORDS:
Tidal Energy, Renewable Energy, Wave Energy Conversion, Sustainable Power, Coastal Electrification, Marine Energy, Mechanical-to-Electrical Conversion
JOURNAL NAME:
World Journal of Engineering and Technology,
Vol.13 No.4,
November
18,
2025
ABSTRACT: As fossil fuel dependency continues to rise, there is an urgent need for accessible and sustainable energy alternatives, especially in underdeveloped coastal regions. This research focuses on designing and testing a compact, low-cost tidal energy conversion system that harnesses the motion of waves using fiberglass flaps. These flaps transfer mechanical energy via a chain and sprocket mechanism to a flywheel for stability, and ultimately to a DC motor that generates electricity. The system is built entirely from simple, locally available materials and requires no complex electronics, making it easy to deploy and maintain. Testing revealed reliable performance across varying wave conditions, producing output voltages between 10 to 17 volts sufficient for small-scale uses such as battery charging. What makes this solution novel is its mechanical simplicity, affordability, and environmental friendliness, offering a scalable path toward clean energy in coastal and remote communities.