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Category Archives: Tidal Power
Tempest in a turbine: another tidal delay at Black Rock
A scientific report from the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) appears to have triggered another delay in the deployment of tidal turbines in the Minas Passage near Parrsboro. Cape Sharp Tidal had been planning to install a 2MW turbine this … Continue reading
New 2015 timeline shows NS gov’t concerned over tidal costs
The Nova Scotia government continues to back the long-term development of tidal power in the Bay of Fundy, but my newly published timeline of events in 2015 shows the province is increasingly concerned about costs. Melissa Oldreive, a tidal policy analyst … Continue reading
Posted in Tidal Power
Tagged Cape Sharp Tidal, electricity plan, FORCE, Melissa Oldreive, Nick Fyffe
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De Pietro-owned energy company gets fifth berth at FORCE tidal site
An Irish renewable energy company is increasing its stake in the tidal test site at Black Rock in the Minas Passage. DP Energy has been awarded a fifth spot (Berth E) at the FORCE site west of Parrsboro. The company … Continue reading
Parrsboro symposium hears about high cost of tidal power
The 200 people who attended the tidal symposium in Parrsboro yesterday heard that tidal power will be very expensive, at least in the near future. The electricity that the tidal companies are planning to generate at the FORCE site will … Continue reading
Posted in Parrsboro news, Tidal Power
Tagged John Woods, Melissa Oldreive, Minas Energy
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Parrsboro’s future could be brighter with tidal power, conference hears
“I think last night there were hardly any accommodations in town and all the restaurants were full,” tidal developer Dana Morin told an audience of about 200 today during a big tidal symposium at the Parrsboro Legion. “That is a … Continue reading
Parrsboro possible site for tidal turbine assembly and repair
Parrsboro could be chosen as a location to assemble and repair tidal turbines according to the site development manager for Cape Sharp Tidal. During last night’s open house at the Parrsboro Fire Hall, Nick Fyffe said the company wants facilities … Continue reading
Posted in Parrsboro news, Tidal Power, Town of Parrsboro
Tagged Cape Sharp Tidal, FORCE, Nick Fyffe
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Tidal company holds open house in Pictou with 2nd one tonight in Parrsboro
The manager of Canadian operations for the French-owned tidal developer OpenHydro says plans are well underway for the deployment of two turbines in the Minas Passage later this year. During the first of four open houses last night in Pictou, … Continue reading
Posted in Parrsboro news, Tidal Power
Tagged Aecon Group Inc., Cape Sharp Tidal, David Hachey, Derek Andrews, FORCE, Jeremy Poste, Pictou
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Tidal company to hold open house in Parrsboro to discuss deployment of turbines
Cape Sharp Tidal is planning to hold a public meeting in Parrsboro, possibly this month, to discuss its plans for, and answer questions about, the installation of two tidal turbines in the Minas Passage later this year. Cape Sharp Tidal … Continue reading
FORCE tidal centre shows off new sensor platform in Parrsboro
Simon Melrose says the new sensor platform for the tidal power site in the Minas Passage represents a big step forward for scientific research. Melrose, the project manager for the Fundy Advanced Sensor Technology project, says the platform has a … Continue reading
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Tagged FORCE, Fundy Advanced Sensor Technology (FAST), Simon Melrose
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Tide of tax dollars floods into Bay of Fundy
Two huge companies are getting $6.3 million in federal tax money to support their planned tidal project in the Minas Passage near Parrsboro. The lucky recipients are tidal developer OpenHydro, now owned by the French giant DCNS Group, one of … Continue reading
