New Power Turbines In Nova Scotia located in Bay of Fundy, Canada are hoping to prove to be an exciting new source of hydro for the future. These turbines are placed underwater using the force of the world’s highest tides to power underwater “windmill” style turbines using subsea cables to fuel the Maritimes with hydro power. The first installation happening in Nova Scotia will test a run for future turbines. The first underwater turbine is expected to be able to power the size of a shopping mall. Future turbines will provide power to everyone in the Bay of Fundy and surrounding areas.  The Canadian government has invested $20 million dollars in the Fundy based  tidal project in hopes of a greener tomorrow.   This money will be used to install 4 subsea cables each carrying  up to 16 megawatts of electricity.  Each cable will be able to provide power to over 20,000 homes.  These cables are the future in Canada’s Maritimes electric supplier.  Made in Italy, these subsea cables are to be a great step in the hydro business for Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, Canada.  Along with a new source of power, Nova Scotia will also find itself with a new source of jobs.  This will provide over 100 jobs for local Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia residents.

Photograph By Kathleen O’Neill Jones – Pictured above is the Fundy sand from Waterside, NB minutes after the tides have gone out.

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