ORPC CANADA
Rivers can power our world
ORPC makes it possible
ORPC Canada is a developer of clean, renewable and reliable hydrokinetic power systems for on- and off-grid users.
ORPC’s proprietary technology and expertise facilitate the adoption of local power solutions that can deliver economic benefits and energy security for remote off-grid communities, urban consumers, industrial users and more.
A Proven Solution Supporting Canada’s Distinct Energy Needs
Canada has 15 GW of untapped hydrokinetic energy potential.
About 75% of Canada's approximately 280 remote communities rely on diesel generators. Many are located near rivers and tides that offer an alternative source of power.
ORPC solutions can power on- and off-grid users, from communities in Canada’s far north to municipal consumers in its biggest cities.
ORPC projects undergo rigorous environmental monitoring, with no significant effects to marine life noted in more than two decades of activity.
WHY CHOOSE
ORPC Power Systems?
Baseload
power
power
Predictable
output
output
No impediment
to navigation
to navigation
Strengthens
grid reliability
grid reliability
Minimal
land impact
land impact
No impact
on viewshed
on viewshed
Coexists with
marine life
marine life
Built, Tested & Proven in North America
OUR PROJECTS
Montreal
In 2026, ORPC Canada will deploy and operate two RivGen® devices in the St. Lawrence River in Montreal. This first urban-scale installation of ORPC’s water power technology will highlight the RivGen system’s technical performance, environmental compatibility and ability to contribute to local clean energy needs.
The project, supported by up to $4 million in funding through Natural Resources Canada’s Energy Innovation Program, is an opportunity to showcase the potential of free-flowing river currents to generate clean, predictable energy in a densely populated urban environment, while paving the way for larger-scale deployments, including in remote regions, thereby contributing to a more resilient, affordable, and sustainable energy future for Canada.
“This project is first and foremost about water-–a resource that moves constantly—that cities have lived alongside for centuries, and that can now be part of how we power them. What we are doing in Montreal is rooted in long-term experience, but it looks forward—toward energy solutions that work with natural flows, respect their environments, and can be adapted well beyond a single site. This is about continuity, resilience, and building energy systems that make sense over time.”
Alexandre Paris
President, ORPC Canada
Fort Providence
ORPC is advancing a project to harness one of North America’s largest free-flowing rivers to power a key travel facility along a major route to Yellowknife in Canada’s Northwest Territories.
Led by the Métis-owned Big River Service Centre and supported by local partners, the project aims to assess if a future RivGen® system deployment can generate electricity from the Mackenzie River and help the facility along Highway 3 reduce its reliance on diesel power, moving toward greater energy sovereignty.
For ORPC, this marks an important step toward expanding access to reliable, clean energy across Canada’s northern communities.
ORPC Canada acknowledges the importance of advancing meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and respecting Indigenous rights, lands, and territories. We are committed to working alongside Indigenous communities and undertaking our responsibility in implementing TRC Call to Action #92 into our corporate policy and core operational activities.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action.
We are taking action towards reconciliation by:
- Ensuring that Indigenous peoples have equitable access to jobs, training, and education opportunities at ORPC Canada, for example through our partnership with Indigenous Clean Energy.
- Supporting ongoing education and training of owners and staff in the history and culture of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
- Ensuring respectful and meaningful engagement in project development.
- Working to optimize First Nations’ project training and employment opportunities, and to develop human resources capacity for First Nations communities.
- Respectfully engaging with non-Indigenous Canadians to encourage them to learn about and participate in reconciliation.