Eauclaire Tidal Limited Partnership is adding projects in two more berths at the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE) to help advance clean energy and the jobs and investment that come with it.
“We want tidal energy to be part of Nova Scotia’s clean energy future,” said Premier Tim Houston. “I’m pleased to see Eauclaire investing further in Nova Scotia and in the belief that we can harness the tremendous natural resource we have in the Bay of Fundy. The work of this company and others in the tidal sector is creating jobs and attracting investment to our province, and that benefits all Nova Scotians.”
Eauclaire and its technology partner, Orbital Marine Power, already occupy one berth at FORCE in the Minas Passage. Adding two more berths to their portfolio allows the companies to pursue a total of 16.5 megawatts (MW) of tidal energy.
Along with the berths, Eauclaire will receive tidal energy licences and power purchase agreements with Nova Scotia Power.
“Our partnership will deliver reliable, emissions-free electricity to the Nova Scotia power grid from the Bay of Fundy, which is known to be one of the best tidal energy resources in the world. We look forward to working with our First Nation partners and local communities to build a strong tidal power industrial base that will create specialized, permanent employment opportunities right here in Nova Scotia. We greatly appreciate the support from the Nova Scotia government that has got us to this stage.”
— Jane Lowrie, Eauclaire Tidal Limited Partnership
“It’s exciting to see a Canadian company and the world’s leading floating tidal technology making a long-term commitment to Nova Scotia. Together with regulators, Mi’kmaw community, scientists, government and other partners, FORCE will continue to support monitoring solutions that ensure responsible development. Tidal energy is unique – it delivers guaranteed power, four times a day, and represents a lasting opportunity for clean energy and local growth.”
— Lindsay Bennett, Executive Director, Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy
"This announcement marks an exciting step forward for Nova Scotia’s tidal energy sector. It demonstrates how collaboration between government, industry and local communities is turning the Bay of Fundy’s incredible natural resource into clean energy, skilled jobs and long-term economic growth. Projects like this show that with the right partnerships and policy support, Nova Scotia can continue to lead the way in marine renewable innovation.”
— Elisa Oberman, Executive Director, Marine Renewables Canada
the project in Eauclaire’s original berth is for four MW of tidal energy; the projects in the additional berths are for 7.5 MW and five MW, respectively
FORCE was established in 2009 as Canada’s lead facility for tidal energy research
FORCE: https://fundyforce.ca/
Power Advisory LLC – Nova Scotia Tidal Procurement 2025: https://nstidalprocurement2025.com/
News release – Province Prepares Tidal Energy Procurement: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/04/09/province-prepares-tidal-energy-procurement