In October 2008, the OEER and OETR Associations formed a joint Area Sub-committee (ASC) to manage the tidal energy research agenda. The mandate of the committee includes tidal energy research with an environmental or technical focus.
In this area, you will find information about current and past tidal energy research. This includes fundy tidal energy events, research projects, and requests for proposals. You will also find information about the Fundy Energy Research Network and Bay of Fundy Strategic Environmental Assessment.
Funded Research - Hydrodynamic Modeling of the Bay of Fundy
In April 2009, the OEER and OETR Associations held a two-day workshop on hydrodynamic modeling of the Bay of Fundy. Experts made presentations on existing modeling, current research, and also identified additional research priority areas in tidal marine energy research.
As a result of the workshop findings, OEER and OETR released an Invitation for Expressions of Interest (EOI). The purpose was to identify researchers interested in tidal energy research to fill key knowledge gaps with respect to potential tidal energy development in the Bay of Fundy.
The EOI focused on the following research areas:
o Hydrodynamic modeling of the Bay of Fundy
o Sediment dynamics and effects
o Effects on animal behaviour
o Ecosystem responses
o Grid integration and optimization
o Monitoring technologies focusing on any or all of the above
Eight projects, ranging in duration from two to three years, have now been approved for funding.
Click here for more information on these projects.