[SEMCO] Tidal Energy Talk Saturday

[Muller, Joan (DCR)]

CIRenew Forum, Saturday, August 2
"Rising Tide: Local Opportunities for Tidal Energy Technology" 	
Verdant Power
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Hole Road, Falmouth

Dean Corren, director of marine current technology for Verdant Power
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describe his experiences leading the world's first grid-connected
demonstration of low-impact tidal energy technology at an August 2 forum
at Woods Hole Research Center. Local tidal energy projects also will be
discussed. The forum, free and open to the public, begins at 6:30 pm;
light refreshments will be served, and information will be available on
local energy programs and opportunities. 

"The Cape & Islands region has the best tidal energy resource in the
state," says Chris Powicki, CIRenew president. "As planning for local
projects proceeds, this forum gives residents and decision-makers the
chance to hear one of the nation's leading experts speak about the
benefits and issues associated with harnessing tidal energy." 

For Verdant Power, Mr. Corren plays key roles in the Roosevelt Island
Tidal Energy
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energy in New York's East River while examining the ecological impacts
of "kinetic hydropower devices," which are analogous to underwater wind
turbines. In the photo above, courtesy of Verdant Power, a test device
is being prepared for installation. Pending the success of this
pioneering demonstration, his company plans a larger project supplying
the New York City grid, and it already is developing projects elsewhere
in North America. 

Two other companies and the community of Edgartown are pursuing tidal
energy initiatives in the Cape & Islands region. Representatives from
these projects are expected to be in attendance at the August 2 forum. 

Click here for a full event description
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Joan C. Muller
Education Coordinator
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
508-457-0495 x107
Box 3092
Waquoit, MA 02536
joan.muller at state.ma.us
 
 
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