After some trials, the floating Tidal power plant is now ready for use.Image: reconcept.de
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With the increasing focus on renewable energy, the range of options for generating green electricity is also increasing. Not only have wind, solar or geothermal energy become sustainable energy sources now: Hydroelectricity can also make a targeted contribution to energy generation. The world’s first floating tidal power plant has now been connected to the grid in Canada.
Reconcept Group, a provider and asset manager of sustainable investments, and its project partner Sustainable Marine Energy Canada’s first floating tidal power plant successfully launched in the Gulf of Fundy.
After a kilometer-long underwater cable was laid at the Grand Passage test area and a substation was built on the shore over the past few months, commissioning is now underway. “Now is the moment. Our platform is ready to give energy”Jason Heyman, Managing Director of Sustainable Marine explained Press release,
The power feed-in is initially planned as part of the “Performance Permit”. In addition, a multi-sensor environmental monitoring system is also being tested, which is an essential component for Eco-friendly solution to energy production Is.
Commercial deployment of trend-setting platform technology is still planned in the Minas Passage of Bay of Fundy. There are exceptionally strong currents due to the tidal range of up to 16 metres, which is unique in the world. The tidal power plant uses the natural movement of water to generate electricity.
(SB/DPA)
