On April 14, join ORPC Canada's Alexandre Paris and Lucile Moret, M.Sc.A, .ing PRT for a live recording of Making Waves, part of Volt-Age's podcast series hosted by Olivier Rynne, Ph.D. Together, we’ll explore how river and tidal energy can drive energy resilience and empower remote communities across North America. From Alaska to northern Canada, discover how ORPC blends technological innovation, community-driven strategies, environmental stewardship and a strong social mission to bring clean energy where it's most needed, while contributing to global decarbonization efforts. 📍 4TH SPACE Concordia University at 2PM 🎟️ Free event — attend in person or online 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/emJnhD86 Le 14 avril, joignez-vous à Alexandre Paris et Lucile Moret, M.Sc.A, .ing PRT pour un enregistrement en direct de Faire des vagues, une émission du balado Volt-Age animée par Olivier Rynne, Ph.D. Ensemble, nous explorerons comment l’énergie fluviale et marémotrice peut renforcer la résilience énergétique et soutenir les communautés éloignées en Amérique du Nord. De l’Alaska au nord du Canada, découvrez comment ORPC allie innovation technologique, stratégies centrées sur les communautés, responsabilité environnementale et mission sociale forte pour apporter une énergie propre là où elle est le plus nécessaire, tout en contribuant aux efforts de décarbonation mondiaux. 📍 4TH SPACE Concordia University à 14 h 🎟️ Événement gratuit — en personne ou en ligne 🔗 Lien d'inscription ici : https://lnkd.in/emJnhD86
ORPC
Hydroelectric Power Generation
Portland, Maine 5,873 followers
Proven, reliable underwater power systems that generate economical energy from free-flowing rivers & tides
About us
Proven and reliable underwater power systems that generate energy from free-flowing tides and rivers, ORPC improves people’s lives and their environment through sustainable energy solutions. A global leader in marine energy technology and project solutions, we are initially focused on solving the problem of high cost diesel power generation in remote islanded communities by harnessing the power of ocean and river currents to create predictable, locally produced and reliable energy. Worldwide we are the only company to have built, operated and delivered power to a utility grid from a tidal energy project, and to a local microgrid from a river power project. ORPC is committed to working with local partners and creating local economic opportunities. In 2019, ORPC launched its commercial RivGen® Power System in Igiugig, Alaska, supplying energy to the remote community and setting a record as the longest operating current energy converter device in the Americas. ORPC has installed a second RivGen device in Igiugig, along with smart grid technology and energy storage, with the goal of decreasing the community’s diesel fuel use by 60-90%. ORPC has developed a globally respected knowledge database of fisheries and marine life interaction with our power systems, and in over a decade, no known adverse impacts have been observed in either river or ocean environments. Our projects are carried out in full collaboration with local communities, universities, environmental agencies, fishing industry groups and other stakeholders. ORPC is pursuing strategic and financial partnerships that will allow us to expand our operations in North America, South America and Europe, and supply our commercial power systems and expertise worldwide where ocean and river energy resources exist.
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http://www.orpc.co
External link for ORPC
- Industry
- Hydroelectric Power Generation
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Portland, Maine
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2004
- Specialties
- River and tidal energy technology, Solutions for remote communities and industries, Marine hydrokinetic technology and projects, River and tidal power systems, Project development, Technology and power systems, Engineering, Environmental assessment & monitoring, Community relations & engagement, Distributed energy, Distributed generation, On-site generation, Project development in the U.S., including Alaska, Canada and Chile, Modular power systems, Harness energy from free flowing tides, rivers and ocean currents, Marine energy, Permitting, Licensing, and On & off-grid power
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The Kenai Peninsula is one step closer to sourcing electricity from Cook Inlet's outstanding tidal resource with ORPC's filing of a draft pilot license application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. With local, regional, and federal stakeholders' support, we’re thrilled to help grow Alaska's energy supply and improve its reliability by tapping into one of the state's many abundant energy resources. Many thanks to reporter Delcenia Cosman for interviewing Nathan Johnson, Homer News for covering this milestone, and to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for supporting the American Tidal Energy Project. https://lnkd.in/eAFMKvqP
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Stuart Davies was honored to present on the "Connecting the Ocean to the Grid: Key Infrastructure for Marine Energy” panel at #WaterPowerWeek2025!
With the sun now set on the first day of #WaterPowerWeek2025, the highlights are still fresh in our minds. The day began with tours of some of Washington D.C.'s most notable sites, and even NHA's WPW sign went on a tour of its own around the National Mall, where it frolicked with the cherry blossoms and sampled both #hydro history and art. When the afternoon rolled around, attendees gathered for sessions like "A Collaborative Framework to Strengthen Your Workforce," which demoed "The Pathway Forward" tool, supporting workforce development in the energy sector. This session featured speakers and presenters from Kleinschmidt Associates, Renewables Forward, and KGS Group. Water Power Week, like the name suggests, covers a wide-range of water technology topics, and the session "Connecting the Ocean to the Grid: Key Infrastructure for Marine Energy," explored what's needed to achieve successful marine energy integration. The session was joined by speakers from 3U Technologies LLC, Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, ORPC, and PacWave. Today also featured sessions on critical energy issues shaping the world, such as the rapid expansion of data centers, which are fueling electricity demand with a projected 160% increase by 2030! To meet energy needs, behind-the-meter solutions are being studied, and hydro could be key in helping balance high-performance computing with grid resilience. The session "Baseload for the Digital Age: How Hydropower Can Support Data Center Expansion" featured speakers from Grant County Public Utility District, Emrgy Inc., Constellation, and Digital Power Optimization, Inc. The day concluded with "Office Hours," where attendees had the opportunity to meet with representatives from U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and Bureau of Land Management to discuss current priorities, chat, and network. With record-breaking attendance for tomorrow's Advocacy Day, the week is off to a strong start! #WPW25 #WaterPowerWeek #hydropower
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Congratulations to ORPC Canada Communications Manager Jessica Jiinn Lee — one of only 12 young leaders selected to serve on Canada’s Environment and Climate Change Canada Youth Council! This non-partisan group aims to mobilize their communities and help shape climate, nature, and environmental policy at both the local and national levels. 🌱 From your internship to your current role with ORPC Canada, we’ve seen firsthand your dedication to climate action and your steady growth in the marine renewable energy field. We’re confident your voice will make a meaningful impact in advancing Canada’s energy transition. Kudos, Jessica — we’re proud of you! __________ Félicitations à Jessica Jiinn Lee, gestionnaire des communications chez ORPC Canada — l’une des 12 jeunes leaders sélectionnés pour siéger au Conseil jeunesse d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada ! Ce groupe non partisan a pour objectif de mobiliser leurs communautés et de contribuer à l’élaboration de politiques locales et nationales en matière de climat, de nature et d’environnement. 🌱 Depuis tes débuts en tant que stagiaire jusqu’à ton poste actuel chez ORPC Canada, nous avons été témoins de ton engagement envers l’action climatique et de ta progression constante dans le domaine des énergies renouvelables marines. Nous sommes convaincus que ta voix aura un impact significatif pour faire avancer la transition énergétique au Canada. C'est super, Jessica — nous sommes fiers de toi!
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At this week's Pembina Institute Renewables in Remote Communities 2025 conference in Whitehorse, Yukon, ORPC Canada team members will present on Day 2, Wednesday, March 26: 1-2 pm Emerging Technologies Session (panel) Fabienne Joly and Kelsey Franz discuss ORPC’s approach to harnessing river and tidal currents to power remote communities by aligning project workflow with communities’ priorities and cultural values. Panelists include Shawn Day, Barkley Project Group Ltd., and Peter Lang, DUNEDIN ENERGY LTD. 2:30-3:30 pm Table Talk: Adding Marine Renewable Energy to Your Community’s Energy Mix Alexandre Paris joins Joly and Franz to engage participants in an open discussion on the vast potential of marine energy, and how ORPC’s scalable hydrokinetic solutions can address remote communities’ existing and evolving energy challenges and needs. #RiRC2025
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The ORPC Canada team, including Fabienne Joly, Alexandre Paris and Kelsey Franz, looks forward to returning to the Pembina Institute's Renewables in Remote Communities Conference next week in Whitehorse, Yukon, to connect with friends old and new—both informally and via two live presentations on Wednesday, March 26. Check out the agenda here: https://lnkd.in/gqH4FrVx #RiRC2025 (Pictured is Fabienne Joly at RiRC2022.)
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This Friday, ORPC Canada's Alexandre Paris will be attending the Volt-Age Annual Conference—a day of networking and panels celebrating innovation and showcasing advancements in electrification for a more sustainable future. At ORPC, we’re committed to advancing this mission by delivering innovative marine hydrokinetic solutions that provide reliable, clean power to remote and underserved communities. 📍 The Volt-Age event will take place at Montreal Convention Centre, Fri, Mar 21, 2025. 🔗 Get Volt-Age Tickets here: https://lnkd.in/e_qFs7Zs
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Stop by ORPC's Booth 109 at the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit during tonight's evening reception or tomorrow at lunch to learn more about ORPC's SHARKS project work to make our hydrokinetic turbines more economically competitive -- Matthew Barrington, Stuart Davies (both pictured), and Jarlath McEntee would be happy to chat. #ARPAE25 #SHARKS
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Stop by booth 109 at this week's ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center to meet ORPC's Jarlath McEntee, Stuart Davies and Matthew Barrington. ORPC and our #SHARKS program co-horts are creating the next-generation of water power technology--economically competitive, hydrokinetic turbines for free-flowing tidal and river currents--resources which are highly forecastable and reliable. We look forward to seeing you there! #ARPAE25
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ORPC Ireland will play a key role in the SHINES project--deploying and operating an ORPC RivGen Power System at Fondation OPEN-C's grid-connected test site in the Garonne River, Bordeaux, France, and developing a pipeline of follow-up installations. This will be the first deployment of an ORPC commercial system in Europe. Last fall ORPC Ireland conducted successful turbine testing at the Queen's University Belfast Marine Laboratory (QML) Tidal Test Site in Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland, generating electricity for the first time outside the U.S. and Canada. #ORPCIreland #SHINES #RivGen
🤝 Launch of #SHINES A project to Harness Tidal and River Energy Potential in North-West Europe The SHINES project is set to unlock the potential of tidal and river energy systems. North-West Europe is a prime location for #tidal and #riverenergy development, thanks to its unique natural features. Despite its potential, tidal and river energy requires further investment to overcome political, economic, and regulatory hurdles. SHINES will address these challenges by replicating and scaling up three innovative solutions through Pilot Actions in France and the Netherlands. 📍 As project leader of the SHINES project, at #FondationOPENC we're looking forward to the challenge of developing several tidal turbine projects, by leading the project and in particular by testing them at our 2 dedicated sites: Paimpol-Bréhat and SEENEOH. ✊ With the 14 partners, we are confident that the enthusiastic and fresh team assembled by #SHINES will succeed in our core mission: accelerating the energy transition in a sustainable way! Fondation OPEN-C ORPC SeaQurrent® Inyanga Marine Energy Group Bretagne Développement Innovation Gemeente Ameland Amelander Energie Coöperatie (AEC) Cerema BAW • Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau HES-SO Valais-Wallis Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg ÉireComposites Teo Marine Institute Université de Liège GIP Loire Estuaire WSV - Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsverwaltung des Bundes Ocean Energy Europe Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) A project co-financed and supported by Interreg North-West Europe (NWE) #tidal #hydrolien #EMR #OceanEnergy #marineenergy #energytransition #Innovation #Sustainability
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