# Canadian Minister Sohi Announces Major Investment Renewable Plus Tidal Energy Powering 2,500 Nova Scotia Homes

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/09/nova-scotia-tidal-energy-2500-homes/
- Published: 2018-09-20T23:27:41-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

To start off, the Canadian government commits to making investments that use tidal
energy. Their resources are also to make their economy more competitive. All the
while cutting pollution. These include investments in [emerging technologies](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/08/ireland-is-now-emerging-as-a-significant-location-for-investors-in-the-exciting-and-rapidly-developing-clean-technology-sector/)
to tap the vast potential of marine renewable energy.

Today, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, announced
$29.8 million for Halagonia Tidal Energy Ltd. in support of its $117-million project
to give clean electricity to Nova Scotia. The project will cut pollution from power
that’s [generated](https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/07/government-canada-invests-nova-scotias-clean-technology-sector/)
of in Nova Scotia. All which now relies on fossil fuels for a large part of its 
electricity needs, and create well-paying, clean jobs for Canadians.

![Today, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, announced
$29.8 million for Halagonia Tidal Energy Ltd. in support of its $117-million project
to give clean electricity to Nova Scotia. The project will cut pollution from power
generation in Nova Scotia, which now relies on fossil fuels for a large part of 
its electricity needs, and create well-paying, clean jobs for Canadians.](https://
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resize=300%2C168&quality=52&ssl=1)

##### ![The project, so cool, creates about 120 jobs. Furthermore, a nine megawatt tidal energy system. Then go for the combine on both floating and submerged turbines to work together. Thereby improving efficiency. It will prove the ability to extract energy in both shallow and deep water. Ultimately, the project will generate enough renewable energy to power more than 2,500 homes. Showcasing that predictable and reliable energy can be extracted from the Bay of Fundy is another step toward developing Canada's huge marine energy potential.](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/pexels-photo-982263.jpeg?resize=420%2C272&quality=52&ssl=1)

The project, so cool, creates about 120 jobs. Furthermore, a nine megawatt tidal
energy system. Then go for the combine on both floating and submerged turbines to
work together. Thereby improving efficiency. It will prove the ability to extract
energy in both shallow and deep water. Ultimately, the project will generate enough
renewable energy to power more than 2,500 homes. Showcasing that predictable and
reliable energy can be extracted from the Bay of Fundy is another step toward developing
Canada’s huge marine energy potential.

In addition, this is a first of its kind in Canada. Also, the project will also 
prove the potential for further tidal energy projects. More importantly and give
valuable experience managing electricity generation from tidal resources, reducing
barriers to entry for the tidal industry.

In conclusion, the funding, which announced at the G7 Ministerial Meeting. The meeting
on Working Together on Climate Change, Oceans and Clean Energy in Halifax. That’s
part of Natural Resources Canada’s Emerging Renewable Power Program (ERPP) plan.
A plan for promoting clean growth and fighting climate change.

Finally, Follow on Twitter: @NRCan ([http://twitter.com/nrcan](https://mobile.twitter.com/nrcan/))

SOURCE Natural Resources Canada, Sept. 20, 2018 /CNW/ –

[http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/](https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/)