Could a tidal power plant be build in the great lakes?

While there are significant tidal fluctuations in certain parts of the Great Lakes, especially in Lake Michigan and Lake Erie, they are generally not strong enough to generate sufficient power for a large-scale tidal power plant. Tidal power plants require a significant difference in water levels between high tide and low tide to generate electricity efficiently. The Great Lakes experience relatively small tidal ranges, typically less than a meter (3 feet), which is insufficient for economically viable tidal power generation.

Additionally, the Great Lakes are freshwater bodies, and the density of freshwater is lower compared to saltwater. This means that the potential energy available from tidal movements in freshwater is inherently lower than in saltwater, further reducing the efficiency of tidal power generation.

For these reasons, it is not feasible to build a large-scale tidal power plant in the Great Lakes.