Tidal Turbine to Take the Plunge in the Bay of Fundy

Tidal Turbine to Take the Plunge in the Bay of Fundy

Ocean Renewable Power says it will have its first grid-connected tidal generator online this fall.

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Martin LaMonica

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

The TideGen water turbines will take advantage of the Bay of Fundy's fast-flowing tides to generate 150 kilowatts of power. Credit: Ocean Renewable Power Company

The Bay of Fundy, renowned for having the greatest tidal range in the world, is a short step away from having the first grid-connected ocean energy project in the U.S.
Ocean Renewable Power Company yesterday hosted a ceremony to mark the first phase of the Maine Tidal Energy Project. Having received a pilot project license earlier this year from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and installed a bottom support frame for its water turbine, the company projects the machine will begin delivering electricity to the grid by October.