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Nova Scotia releases Statement of Best Practices for In-stream Tidal Energy Development

The Statement highlights the necessary elements and principles for an adaptive approach to growing a tidal industry in Canada.  It is a tool outlining steps to harmonize development and interests so that the industry grows in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

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FORCE successfully installs power cables in Minas Passage

The four cables, with a combined length of 11 kilometres, have a total capacity of 64 megawatts, equivalent to the power needs of 20,000 homes at peak tidal flows.

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Update: FORCE Conducting Marine Trials

These trials support the deployment of up to four underwater power cables in the near future

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Canada-UK research competition on sensing technologies for in-stream tidal energy applications

Canada and the United Kingdom launch a joint research competition to develop enhanced sensing technologies for in-stream tidal energy applications.

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