Featured Spotlights
Researcher Spotlight
Building a better model
Expert advisor Taco Niet brings experience and insight to the ACES Model project.
Success Stories
Greening the Grid
Using more renewable energy is an important goal in Nova Scotia, and a recent OERA-led research initiative might make it easier to do just that.
Student Spotlight
OERA Intern Interview with Savanna Cabrita
Why did you apply for an internship at OERA?
The opportunity to work as an intern for OERA was irresistible for me. It has been exciting to learn from one of the province’s leading non-profit organizations and to continue my growing interest in the energy sector in Nova Scotia. Growing up in Nova Scotia, I have always wanted to learn more about tidal energy and the project management of our tidal projects.
Student Spotlight
OERA Intern Interview with Zach Gould
Why did you apply for an internship at OERA?
I applied to OERA because I have an interest in the energy industry and am drawn to the innovation happening in this field, especially in renewables. OERA is driving some of this innovation and I was excited at the opportunity to be able to gain experience in both sustainable energy research and project management.
Student Spotlight
OERA Intern Interview with Barry Tanner
Why did you apply for an internship at OERA?
I applied for an internship at OERA because of my educational background in a Master of Public Administration program and experience in a government policy setting, specifically that of Nova Scotia’s Department of Environment. Being able to work in the field of energy and renewables was a huge draw for me as I wanted to learn more about Nova Scotia’s efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Researcher Spotlight
Test-driving OERA’s Atlantic Canada Energy System Model
Prepping OERA’s Atlantic Canada energy system model for widespread use when it launches later this year is Emma Fudge’s focus as a tester with the project.
A recent graduate of Dalhousie University’s Mechanical Engineering program, Emma became involved in the modelling project through a Renewable Energy Resources class she took with Dr. Lukas Swan during her final semester. In addition to her work testing the energy system model, Emma is currently working for Irving Shipbuilding in Halifax as a Junior Field Service Engineer.
Researcher Spotlight
Greg Trowse & Dr. Len Zedel
Acoustic Doppler Aquatic Animal Monitoring (ADAAM) project
A Discussion with Greg Trowse
The Acoustic Doppler Aquatic Animal Monitoring (ADAAM) project is advancing research led by Dr. Len Zedel of Memorial University with the support of Nova Scotia firm Luna Ocean. Greg Trowse of Luna Ocean took some time recently to respond to a few questions, sharing details of his collaboration with Dr. Zedel, talking about the importance of this work and what he hopes to achieve moving forward.
Researcher Spotlight
Innovative Solutions for De-risking Species Detections in Tidal Energy Environmental Effects Monitoring Programs
Using new environmental DNA (eDNA) technology, it’s possible to rapidly identify and determine quantities of different fish species in high-flow marine conditions.
Success Stories
Testing of a New Turbine Blade Design and Blade Materials
Because there’s not yet a standardized, optimal way of extracting power from tidal currents, many tidal industry technologies are currently being tested around the world. The Testing of a New Turbine Blade Design and Blade Materials project used Canada’s largest university aquatic research facility – Dalhousie University’s Aquatron – to demonstrate the potential of a new hydrokinetic tidal turbine design.
Researcher Spotlight
