The quest to make Eastport energy resilient has put the city at the forefront of Maine’s renewable energy transition and made it a leader in energy independence work for remote communities in the state and beyond.
Learn more at https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/26/science/uss-easternmost-city-could-become-model-renewable-energy-future/
How ORPC Uses Advanced Simulation to Bring Efficient Tidal and River Energy to Remote Communities
Learn more at https://rescale.com/blog/harnessing-the-power-of-rivers-and-tides-a-conversation-with-orpc-on-renewable-energy-innovation/
Deployment of CFRP turbine technology to Strangford Lough will provide insight into blade and rotor performance, predictive maintenance and grid-scale benefits of tidal energy using real tide conditions.
Learn more at https://www.compositesworld.com/news/orpc-ireland-queens-begin-x-flow-project-for-hydrokinetic-turbine-testing
ORPC Ireland and Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) have announced the successful deployment and commencement of testing of a next generation marine hydrokinetic turbine at the Strangford Lough tidal test site.
Learn more at https://afloat.ie/marine-environment/power-from-the-sea/item/65240-next-generation-marine-turbine-deployed-at-strangford-lough
ORPC Ireland has deployed and started real-sea testing of a next-generation marine hydrokinetic turbine at Northern Ireland’s Strangford Lough tidal test site.
Learn more at https://www.offshore-energy.biz/orpc-ireland-kicks-off-real-sea-testing-of-tidal-turbine-in-northern-ireland/
This summer, tidal and wave energy came out of the shadows when the California Energy Commission (CEC) held an August workshop on the topic. At the webinar, state government representatives surveyed the regulatory offices and funding to wave and tidal energy, and energy and environmental consultants presented on the sector’s potential.
Learn more at https://research.ceb.com/posts/climatebrief-wave-and-tidal-energy-could-help-california-meet-its-clean
With its vast coastline, powerful tides, and abundant river systems, Alaska holds immense water power potential. As the state seeks sustainable energy solutions, water power could transform Alaska’s energy landscape.
Representatives Nanette Barragán (CA-44) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) introduced the Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Act, legislation that would invest $1 billion to advance marine energy toward full scale commercialization.
In the quest for sustainable energy, the spotlight often shines on large-scale projects and grand initiatives. However, amidst the towering dams and sprawling solar farms, energy access with decentralised renewable energy (DRE) is revolutionising the global energy spectrum.
Learn more at https://www.ruralelec.org/empowering-communities-financing-decentralised-hydropower-projects/
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has allocated just under €500,000 in funding for a project that aims to generate test data on novel composite materials used in tidal turbine blades.
Learn more at https://www.offshore-energy.biz/project-dedicated-to-novel-composite-materials-for-tidal-turbine-blades-backed-with-e500k/