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The site consists of a 1.2 MW array Universal Floating Structures (UFS) in Kamminga said, “Tidal energy is at a of ? ve turbines, and the special design Canada’s Bay of Fundy, in collaboration really exciting stage, so it’s been amaz- enables the turbines to generate electric- with Minas Energy and International ing to contribute towards its develop- ity during ebb and ? ood, demonstrating Marine Energy Inc (IME). ment this early on. We’re thrilled to how future water defenses also can pro- In late 2017, four 250kW-rated T2 bi- support a market that is still discovering vide hydroelectric power. directional turbines were deployed in itself and to help solve problems that

As the world’s only turbine manufac- the Minas Passage within the bay. The no one has faced before. Tidal energy turer capable of installing this type of turbines will be attached to Tocardo’s will one day contribute an important multi-turbine installation, Tocardo can semi-submersible Universal Floating amount of the world’s energy needs, but monitor the array in turbulent waters us- Platform Structure to form a 1MW sys- ? rst companies such as Tocardo must ing the ADCPs and see how the turbines tem held in place by catenary mooring work to ensure the installations are able interact. The data will back the future systems. Canada’s new turbine facility to offer the best performance possible. upscaling and the commercial rollout of will also produce vital data and valu- They are challenging projects, and these tidal projects across the world. able experience with turbine installa- structures are massive; no one would

An example of this is the recent an- tions that could set in motion a wave of even see these tiny ADCP instruments nouncement of Tocardo’s ? rst offshore investment and innovation, helping to that play such a big role in optimizing tidal array with four one Megawatt catalyze further growth in the sector. the tidal energy outcomes.”

Tocardo International chose the Signature1000 since it could measure water speed through the rotor of the turbines. The Signature1000 can be mounted on top of one turbine and measure the velocity through the rotor with the ? fth beam of this instrument. Another Signature1000 can be mounted in the tail of the turbine.

Image: Nortek AS

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