Tag Archives: Cape Sharp Tidal

Cape Sharp Tidal announces delay in deploying another Fundy turbine

Posted on November 2, 2017 by brucewark

Cape Sharp Tidal Inc. has announced it won’t be deploying another turbine in the Minas Passage, near Parrsboro, N.S., until sometime next year “when the weather is calmer and more predictable.” A news release issued yesterday said the company is … Continue reading →

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Mi’kmaq chiefs express frustration over Fundy tidal projects

Posted on September 30, 2016 by brucewark

The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq chiefs say they feel increasingly frustrated that tidal projects appear to be going ahead in the Minas Passage near Parrsboro, N.S. in spite of their economic and environmental concerns. In a news release issued … Continue reading →

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Fishermen launch legal action to block turbines this fall

Posted on August 26, 2016 by brucewark

The Bay of Fundy Inshore Fisherman’s Association plans to ask a Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge to block deployment of tidal turbines in the Minas Passage this fall. During a court hearing yesterday in Halifax, Madame Justice Denise Boudreau set … Continue reading →

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Fundy fishermen file court challenge on tidal turbines

Posted on July 26, 2016 by brucewark

The Bay of Fundy Inshore Fisherman’s Association is challenging the provincial government’s decision to allow deployment of two tidal turbines in the Minas Passage near Parrsboro, N.S. The Association filed a formal application with the Nova Scotia Supreme Court yesterday … Continue reading →

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Fishermen pissed at environment minister’s OK to tidal turbines

Posted on June 24, 2016 by brucewark

Nova Scotia’s environment minister has come under fire from fishermen for approving the installation of two tidal turbines in the Minas Passage near Parrsboro. “The environment minister has shown a shameful lack of judgment by ignoring the concerns of a … Continue reading →

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Tempest in a turbine: another tidal delay at Black Rock

Posted on June 5, 2016 by brucewark

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 →

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New 2015 timeline shows NS gov’t concerned over tidal costs

Posted on April 4, 2016 by brucewark

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 →

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Cape Sharp announces progress on tidal project near Parrsboro

Posted on December 10, 2015 by brucewark

Cape Sharp Tidal says it has completed significant steps in preparation for the deployment of two turbines in the Minas Passage near Parrsboro. The company adds that with help from its marine operations partner Atlantic Towing Ltd., it has installed 300 metres … Continue reading →

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De Pietro-owned energy company gets fifth berth at FORCE tidal site

Posted on December 2, 2015 by brucewark

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 →

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Town council news: Tidal turbines delayed; Winter parking restrictions; Bolivar leaving

Posted on November 24, 2015 by brucewark

Cape Sharp Tidal has decided to postpone deployment of its two turbines at the FORCE site in the Minas Passage until next spring. At tonight’s Parrsboro Town Council meeting, Mayor Lois Smith read a letter from the company explaining that … Continue reading →

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Parrsboro possible site for tidal turbine assembly and repair

Posted on September 23, 2015 by brucewark

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 →

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