4C is now TGS

We are excited to announce a significant milestone in 4C Offshore's journey. Our integration into the TGS family marks the beginning of a new era in offshore wind market intelligence.

Learn what this means for you!

FORCE welcomes DP Energy

By: Tom Russell 01/12/2015 Nova Scotia Canada Image via FORCE

General Tidal

The Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE) is welcoming a fifth developer to the tidal site in Nova Scotia.

An agreement has been signed between government and Irish-based DP Energy to install a 4.5-megawatt in-stream tidal energy project at the FORCE test site in Parrsboro.

"We are pleased to welcome DP Energy to Nova Scotia," said Energy Minister Michel Samson. "DP Energy's investment is further proof of Nova Scotia's standing as an international leader in the tidal energy industry."

DP Energy has plans to install three 1.5-megawatt turbines at its new site.

"DP Energy is delighted to join with the other FORCE bertholders in picking up the tidal energy challenge in the Bay of Fundy," said Simon De Pietro, company CEO. "We welcome Nova Scotia's vision and forward thinking in recognizing tidal energy as a one of the major worldwide renewable energy sources for the future."

As part of its agreement with government, DP Energy will receive a developmental tidal feed-in tariff for the electricity produced by this project. The feed-in tariff rate is 53 cents per kilowatt hour. Government has committed to limiting the impact on ratepayers to two per cent.

Further to DP Energy, there are four other developers testing tidal technologies at the FORCE site.

Minas Energy, with Marine Current Turbines and Bluewater
Black Rock Tidal Power Inc.
Atlantis Operations Canada
Cape Sharp Tidal Venture, a joint venture between Emera Inc. and OpenHydro, a DCNS company.

The Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy allows developers to set up demonstration projects in the Nova Scotia area. This in turn will help the development and progression of full scaled commercial sites. For more information about FORCE please follow the links provided.

Premium

4C Offshore Premium, our most popular subscription, gives you full access to use the 4C Offshore WebApp which includes exclusive offshore wind, transmission and vessel reports, news and downloads.

Request a 30 minute Demo

FORCE welcomes DP Energy

Back to News

Trending News!