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• Essentially an
underwater windmill.
• In contrast to a dam,
turbine placed in passive
water flow – potential for
smaller environmental
footprint.
In-stream tidal technology
FORCE
A force of nature•160 billion tonnes of water
•14 billion tonnes avg. ebb/flow
•7000 MW in Minas Passage
•13 m tidal height
•Current speeds over 5 m/s or 20 km/h
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National Research Council Canadian Hydraulics Centre
Figure 76. Leading tidal current power sites, Canada.
National resource
Key rolesHost: onshore + offshore
infrastructure, grid connection
Monitoring: transparent
environmental monitoring +
reporting
Research: site characterization
and monitoring
Engagement: connecting
industry, science, government and
public
Onshore facility complete• Substation• 11km transmission line• 1km underground cable• Operations centre
Technology Demonstration• Includes monitoring
capabilities
• 100+ studies
complete
• A turbine is required
to assess impacts
• Growth is limited –
22 MW (5MW/berth)
The Economic OpportunityCSTV has announced:
• $33M in local contracts
• 70% project spend in NS (phase 1)
• 250 people working