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Clean Tech » Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program
A Feasibility Study for Nature-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal Solutions at Nova Scotia Power’s Hydroelectric Facilities
September 2023 – September 2024
Rapid and widespread reduction of emissions are needed to reduce the risk of severe climate change; however, emission reductions will not be enough.
Clean Tech » Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program
High-performance hydrogen sensors for leak detection in transportation and industrial applications
September 2023 – September 2024
This project will develop hydrogen sensors with superior sensitivity, selectivity, and response times for early leak detection in marine and ground transportation sectors.
Clean Tech » Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program
Green ammonia derived membranes & sorbents for direct air capture of carbon dioxide
September 2023 – September 2024
Carbon dioxide (CO2) induced global warming is an existential threat, prompting efforts to reduce net emissions of this greenhouse gas (GHG) to zero. But as CO2 levels are already dangerously high, removal of CO2 remains necessary even once the net-zero target is achieved.
Clean Tech » Wind
Creating a Workplan for Offshore Wind Pathways to Market Studies
March – September 2023
Offshore wind electricity has the potential to (1) satisfy domestic electricity demand, (2) be exported to neighbouring jurisdictions, and (3) be used for hydrogen production. It is important for policymakers, power system operators, electricity regulators and other stakeholders to understa
Clean Tech » Wind
Value mapping Nova Scotia’s Offshore Wind Resources
March – April 2023
Offshore wind is an untapped resource in Nova Scotia, which, if developed, has the potential to enable energy exports, stimulate rural economies, and contribute towards meeting the province’s greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
Hydrogen » Socioeconomics
Socioeconomic Impacts of Hydrogen Production in Nova Scotia
October 2022 – April 2023
The objective of this study is to provide the Government of Nova Scotia with the information necessary to further understand the socioeconomic impacts of a large-scale, green hydrogen production facility in Nova Scotia.
Clean Tech » Geothermal
Phase II: Direct Use of Geothermal Heat in Nova Scotia
August – December 2021
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Tidal Energy » Tidal Resource Characterization and Modelling
The Vectron2 Project: Turbulence Measurements for the In-stream Tidal Energy Industry
March 2019 – November 2021
The Vectron is a new sensor used for measuring turbulence velocity within a tidal turbine’s swept area. The Vectron has been successfully prototyped, where next steps are to take the technology to the ‘industry-ready’ stage of development and the focus of this project.
Clean Tech » Wind
Access to US Markets (Offshore Wind)
September – November 2021
Nova Scotia’s offshore wind resource has the potential to meet the growing clean energy needs of the Northeastern US.
Tidal Energy » Technology
The Pathway Program: Validating reliable environmental monitoring for ocean energy projects
April 2019 – October 2021
OERA created The Pathway Program to solve a critical problem impeding the in-stream tidal energy industry: a lack of reliable and validated technologies and methods to monitor and report fish-turbine interactions in high-flow, highly turbulent environments, leading to regulatory uncertainty and i