Tidal Turbine
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Nova Scotia issues permits for new tidal energy projects in the Bay of FundyNova Scotia's Department of Energy and Mines has issued two renewable energy permits to Jupiter Hydro.EnvironmentJul 12, 2019
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Nova Scotia Power says it now generates 30 per cent of its power from renewablesNova Scotia Power says 30 per cent of the electricity it produced in 2018 came from renewable sources such as wind power.PoliticsJun 10, 2019
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Ottawa commits $30 million for new tidal power project in Bay of FundyNatural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi announced the grant in support of a $117-million project operated by Halagonia Tidal Energy Ltd. on Thursday, amidst a meeting of G7 ministers that has emphasized the importance of renewable energies.CanadaSep 20, 2018
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Cape Sharp Tidal turbine in Bay of Fundy being remotely monitoredA former project partner, Halifax-based Emera Inc., issued a statement Thursday saying it had hooked up all environmental monitoring devices required for regulatory compliance and they are transferring data to shore.CanadaSep 7, 2018
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Bay of Fundy turbine not in compliance with environmental assessment: N.S. energy ministerDerek Mombourquette says required environmental monitoring isn't being done, as the massive turbine still sits active in the water.CanadaAug 23, 2018
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Emera Inc. left with no ‘practical choice’ but to pull support from Cape Sharp Tidal projectThe decision comes weeks after the company's partner OpenHydro Ltd., filed for liquidation, a move that Emera says was "shocking."CanadaAug 13, 2018
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N.S. Supreme Court dismisses Inshore Fishermen’s challenge to Cape Sharp Tidal turbine project"The project has not been undertaken lightly and follows rigorous ongoing evaluation," wrote Justice Heather Robertson in her decision.EnvironmentApr 10, 2017
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Bay of Fundy tidal turbine to be removed later this month for modificationsCape Sharp Tidal says modifications are needed for some components and repairs and adjustments are needed for some of its monitoring equipment.CanadaApr 6, 2017
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Fishermen try to overturn approval of Bay of Fundy tidal turbineA group of fishermen is asking a N.S. Supreme Court judge to overturn a decision by the province's environment minister to approve the installation of a massive tidal turbine in the Bay of Fundy.CanadaFeb 1, 2017
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‘Grinding Nemo’ billboard aims to raise awareness about Bay of Fundy tidal turbinesThe Bay of Fundy is home to North America's first in-stream tidal turbine but it's a project some feel should be located elsewhere.EnvironmentJan 24, 2017
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