Nova Scotia Tidal Energy Research Symposium and Forum

The Nova Scotia Tidal Energy Research Symposium and Forum included:

• Updates on Marine Renewable Energy developments and related activities in Nova Scotia;
• Overviews of recently funded research projects and associated technical needs;
• Oral and poster presentations on results and lessons learned from ongoing and recently completed research and technical work related to tidal energy development in Nova Scotia and its practical relevance to development and regulation;
• Focused break-out sessions with facilitated discussions on
  • collaboration and engagement in tidal energy R&D
  • information/technology gaps and challenges
  • technological solutions to address tidal energy development challenges;
• A panel session featuring tidal energy Research and Development (R&D) financing, including Feed-in-Tariffs and regional and national priorities and opportunities;
• Networking opportunities to foster dialogue, understanding and cooperation among the research community, industry and regulators.