Generating Clean Energy from River Currents
August 2, 2023

Generating Clean Energy from River Currents

ORPC’s Modular RivGen device was developed in part with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO). Watch this video to get an inside look at its recent deployment in Millinocket, Maine.

 

Learn more at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvSxcHCm1uM

CRIMSON tidal energy project enters next phase
June 12, 2023

CRIMSON tidal energy project enters next phase

The EU-backed CRIMSON project has moved to the next stage with the delivery of new foils for ORPC’s tidal energy turbine.

 

Learn more at https://www.offshore-energy.biz/crimson-tidal-energy-project-enters-next-phase/

Shell Aims to Harness the Power of the Lower Mississippi
May 2, 2023

Shell Aims to Harness the Power of the Lower Mississippi

ORPC, an internationally recognised marine renewable energy developer whose power systems harness the energy of free-flowing rivers and tides, is working together with Shell Technology – Marine Renewable Program to initiate a Modular RivGen® Power System demonstration project in the Lower Mississippi River.

 

Learn more at https://www.marinelink.com/news/shell-aims-harness-power-lower-504809

Stuart Davies on ORPC’s Field-Proven River and Tidal Generation Devices
March 17, 2023

Stuart Davies on ORPC’s Field-Proven River and Tidal Generation Devices

Maine-based ORPC builds devices that generate emission-free electricity from the free-flowing currents of rivers, tides, canals and dams…CEO Stuart Davies talks with Hydro Leader about his company’s projects.

 

Learn more at https://hydroleadermagazine.com/volume-4-issue-2-february/#dearflip-df_1930/9/

Power from the tides
March 9, 2023

Power from the tides

Engagement with remote communities helps maker of river-driven power system scale up

 

Learn more at https://nebusinessmedia.uberflip.com/i/1493274-startup-hub-2023/11?

ORPC deploys next-gen RivGen hydrokinetic system
February 7, 2023

ORPC deploys next-gen RivGen hydrokinetic system

ORPC deployed its modular RivGen power system for trials at its test site in Maine in the U.S.

 

Learn more at https://www.offshore-energy.biz/orpc-deploys-next-gen-rivgen-hydrokinetic-system/

TEAMER picks 12 marine energy projects for $1.2 million in research support
January 26, 2023

TEAMER picks 12 marine energy projects for $1.2 million in research support

ORPC will use the support to optimize the geometry of the ORPC Modular RivGen Power System, which could lead to increased power production.

 

Learn more at https://www.offshore-energy.biz/teamer-picks-12-marine-energy-projects-for-1-2-million-in-research-support/

Schneider collaborating with ORPC to incorporate energy from river currents into microgrids
January 9, 2023

Schneider collaborating with ORPC to incorporate energy from river currents into microgrids

Schneider became attracted to river generation because it provides an alternative to diesel fuel for remote communities that cannot easily — or cost effectively — connect to a central grid.

 

Learn more at https://www.microgridknowledge.com/remote-microgrids/article/21529152/schneider-explores-river-generation-microgrids

RivGen power system launches at Seven Sisters Falls
November 3, 2022

RivGen power system launches at Seven Sisters Falls

“ORPC’s RivGen system has already shown outstanding safety and reliability in Alaska,” said Bibeau. “We look forward to monitoring, testing and validating the system for the Canadian market at the CHTTC. "

 

Learn more at https://news.umanitoba.ca/rivgen-power-system-launches-at-seven-sisters-falls/