What is this project?

In 2024, OPALCO was awarded a grant from Department of Energy to continue feasibility studies for a tidal generator in Rosario Strait. During this period, it will be determined if a tidal energy project in San Juan County could move to full development. With an earlier grant, OPALCO and project partners explored siting of a ~2 MW floating tidal stream Orbital Marine Power turbine in our area. The Rosario Strait was identified as a viable site with strong tidal flows in proximity to OPALCO infrastructure for interconnection, with minimal environmental impacts.