The Nova Scotia Department of Energy invites applications from tidal energy developers seeking to test innovative in-stream tidal energy technologies in the Bay of Fundy. An application window for the Demonstration Permit Program will be open from August 7 to September 30, 2026. Up to 7.7 MW of demonstration capacity is available under the program’s 10 MW cap, with individual projects limited to less than 2 MW. Eligible projects must be located within the Fundy Area of Marine Renewable-energy Priority, excluding the FORCE Marine Renewable-electricity Area (both designated under the Marine Renewable-energy Act), and must utilize in-stream tidal technologies with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 4 or higher. The program offers permit terms of up to five years, with opportunities for renewal, and successful projects will enter into a prescribed power purchase agreement with Nova Scotia Power. Interested proponents can find application details and program requirements on the program website.
Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE) hosted a public update at the Parrsboro Legion, bringing together community members, researchers, industry, and government representatives. The evening highlighted recent progress and outlined next steps for tidal energy development in the Bay of Fundy.
The Government of Canada has announced over $10 million in federal funding to advance tidal energy research in the Bay of Fundy. Through Natural Resources Canada’s Energy Innovation Program, the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE) and Acadia University will lead projects focused on environmental monitoring and reducing uncertainty around fish-turbine interactions in the Minas Passage. The initiatives aim to strengthen scientific understanding, support responsible tidal energy development, and build confidence among regulators, investors, and communities as Canada works to unlock the Bay of Fundy’s vast renewable energy potential.
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