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Queenscliff Harbour has been selected as the best site due to its proximity to Port Phillip Heads, which has a strong influence on the region’s tidal movements.<\/p>\n
“This project will represent a commercially viable solution for coastal towns to introduce a source of predictable and reliable renewable energy for their community,” harbour management stated.<\/p>\n
The project’s first stage involved deploying a floating velocity sensor to assess the tidal movement in the harbour creek.<\/p>\n
Over a three-week period, AGE will assess the creek’s flow movements using real-time data obtained from the sensor.<\/p>\n
Based on the measurements, AGE will determine the energy potential of the channel, including the flood and ebb tide variation.<\/p>\n
This data will reflect the ideal location of the future tidal turbine, which is expected to be deployed at some point this month.<\/p>\n
“SOEL has worked closely with the Parks Victoria team to determine the key environmental factors of the project,” harbour management stated.<\/p>\n
“All appropriate safety measures and precautions have been set in place to ensure the safety and quality of our marine environment, as well as community members.”<\/p>\n
AGE says its turbines can operate in any location where there is slow-flowing water.<\/p>\n
As well as bridges and ports, the technology is being pitched at island communities, rivers and canals, and the wider blue economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
QUEENSCLIFF’S harbour is being touted as the possible first of many renewable energy hubs along the coast if a joint project comes to fruition. Last week, Queenscliff Harbour management announced it had partnered with non-profit organisation Southern Ocean Environmental Link (SOEL) and underwater turbine manufacturer Altum Green Energy (AGE) to investigate the potential of installing […]<\/p>\n