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Clean Tech » Economic Opportunities
Assessment of Clean Growth Opportunities in Nova Scotia
December 2020 – March 2021
Under the Sustainable Development Goals Act, Nova Scotia has legislated a net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission economy by 2050. To achieve this important milestone a portfolio of decarbonization strategies will be adopted by the private and public sectors.
Clean Tech » Wind
Assessing the Economic Impacts of Developing the Port of Sheet Harbour Into an Offshore Wind Hub
February – March 2021
Currently, multiple OSW projects off the Northeast US are under development. The OSW capacity in the US is forecast to grow significantly in the next decade with approximately 11 GW already contracted to be installed over the next years.
Clean Tech » Wind
Stimulating Offshore Wind Development in Nova Scotia
January – March 2021
To attract offshore wind investment to Nova Scotia, it is important to understand the development in other jurisdictions. If Nova Scotia developed offshore wind in its coastal waters, it would compete for investment against these jurisdictions.
Tidal Energy » Technology
Field Assessment of Multi-beam Imaging Sonar Performance in Surface & Bottom Mount Deployments
March – December 2020
The Pathway Program - Technology Validation: Multibeam (Imaging) Sonars
Tidal Energy » Technology
Improved Analysis of Harbour Porpoise Sounds
May – December 2020
The Pathway Program - Data Automation: Passive Acoustic Monitoring Devices
Clean Tech » Wind
Offshore Wind Stakeholder Engagement Plan for Nova Scotia
September – November 2020
Early stakeholder engagement is an important step in the development of an offshore wind industry in Atlantic Canada. This report reviews and summarizes best practices and lessons learned from offshore wind stakeholder engagement in the US Northeast market.
Hydrogen » Feasibility Studies
Net-Zero Future: A Feasibility Study of Hydrogen Production, Storage, Distribution and Use in The Maritimes
July – October 2020
This study explores hydrogen’s potential contribution to the Maritimes’ sustainable development goals. It also provides a technical and economic assessment of the role that hydrogen could play in the Maritimes’ energy transition.
Tidal Energy » Technology
Data Analysis Component of Comparative Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) technology assessment
November 2019 – June 2020
The Pathway Program - Technology Validation: Passive Acoustic Monitoring Device
Tidal Energy » Technology
Advancements in technologies and techniques for tidal energy development
April 2017 – March 2020
This project was funded under the Natural Resources Canada Energy Innovation Program and supported research into innovative technologies and techniques to advance the tidal energy sector. The research was comprised of five unique research initiatives with focus areas in environment
Tidal Energy » Technology
Developing Enhanced Marine Operations (DEMO) in High Flow Tidal Environments
October 2017 – October 2019
Conventional subsea remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) perform poorly in currents exceeding 1.5 m/s. This is a key operating limitation in the success and cost of marine operations in the Bay of Fundy, where current speeds reach 5 m/s.