A third Nova Scotian company has secured a multi-million dollar contract with the Cape Sharp Tidal project, which has potential to be the first grid-connected tidal array in the world. Hawboldt Industries of Chester, Nova Scotia has been awarded a $4.7-million contract for the design and manufacturing of three heavy lift winches to be used on the OpenHydro deployment and recovery barge. Cape Sharp Tidal is a partnership between OpenHydro – a DCNS company – and Emera Inc. to develop a tidal industry in Nova Scotia.
Two Nova Scotian businesses have secured contracts worth $25 million as part of the first round of procurement awards on the Cape Sharp Tidal project. Aecon Group Inc. and Lengkeek Vessel Engineering have been selected by Cape Sharp Tidal after a competitive tender process. Cape Sharp Tidal is a joint venture between Emera Inc. and OpenHydr
With Bay of Fundy tidal energy projects building steam, Marine Renewables Canada is going to offer workshops in Digby and other locations across Nova Scotia for companies interested in exploring opportunities in the tidal energy supply chain.
The Nova Scotia Government introduced legislation on April 29 to ensure marine renewable energy projects are developed in a responsible manner to respect the environment and the interests of local communities.The new legislation will increase consultation and provide for the safe, responsible and strategic development of the industry.
Atlantis, a global leader in the tidal power sector, is pleased to announce that it has reached agreement to acquire the entire issued share capital of the Bristol based tidal business, Marine Current Turbines Limited, from Siemens AG in an all share deal. The acquisition is conditional upon certain conditions precedent being satisfied.
