On Sep 30, 12:58*pm, Paul Martin wrote:
In article ,
* * * * Richard Tobin wrote:

In article ,
wrote:
If you are claiming (it's a bit unclear) that tidal energy is a derived
form of solar, i.e. derived from the light emitted by the sun, and
incident on the earth, you are mistaken. *
A substantial part of the tides are caused by the sun's gravity.
Without the moon, we would still have tides - about a quarter of
the height, I believe.

Other way round. The moon has the largest effect,

That's why taking away the moon leaves only a quarter!

MBQ