BLIND CHANNEL
PROJECT
The Blind Channel Tidal Energy Demonstration Centre in British Columbia aims to integrate Tidal Energy Converters (TECs) into community-scale renewable energy systems. Tidal energy harnesses predictable currents and has shown promise since the 1970s. Mavi Innovations deployed a 25 kW TEC at Blind Channel in 2017 and operated for several months, and now with the support of PRIMED, they plan to re-develop it into a regional test center. The project will demonstrate a hybrid renewable energy system using tidal, solar, and diesel power, promoting the transition from diesel to renewable sources for coastal communities.
THE SITE
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PRIMED Research
behind the scenes

Blake Holowaty

Rezvan Rakhshan