Tidal Energy in the Bay of Fundy
Abstract
The history of tidal energy activities in the Bay of Fundy is presented and the different in-stream technologies are described in this case study. A tidal barrage, (the Annapolis tidal generating station), has been operating for several years. In addition, various companies have begun testing in-stream turbines at the FORCE test site. Challenges are identified for both technologies. The tidal barrage has impacted marine life, as well as local erosion. In the case of the tidal turbine, the first turbine deployed did not withstand the Minas Passage flows.
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