ORPC Powers Alaskan Village with Its Tidal System

Ocean Renewable Power (ORPC) has deployed its 2015 RivGen® Power System in the Kvichak River at the remote river village of Igiugig, Alaska.

The system is providing power to the local microgrid, significantly decreasing the community’s diesel fuel use, the developer said.

Equipped with ORPC’s latest technological advancements, the 25-kilowatt RivGen® Power System is designed to reduce and stabilize the cost of power in remote or “islanded” communities located near rivers and tidal estuaries.

Chris Sauer, ORPC President and CEO, said: “We are thrilled that our RivGen System is demonstrating a viable, renewable energy option for islanded communities currently dependent on diesel fuel to meet their local electricity needs.”

AlexAnna Salmon, Igiugig village Council President, said: “The Kvichak River is now putting clean power into our local grid without a glitch and the community is triumphant!”

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