Ocean Renewable Power Company has been awarded funding by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland to identify feasible tidal energy sites in the coastal waters of County Donegal.

The company will review existing resource data, evaluate grid accessibility, identify existing marine users and sensitive environmental areas, assess supply chain viability, and conduct community engagement activities. County Donegal was identified as a region of high potential for tidal energy in Ireland’s Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan.

“We are delighted to support ORPC Ireland in conducting this feasibility study in partnership with Donegal County Council to identify development opportunities and form a critical first step in realizing this potential,” said SEAI chief executive Brian Motherway .

"County Donegal's strong maritime heritage, ocean energy resources, and the Port of Killybegs draw striking similarities to Washington County, Maine, home to ORPC's Maine operations," said ORPC chief Chris Sauer.

ORPC's 2015 RivGen power system demonstration project has been successfully deployed in the Kvichak River at the remote river village of Igiugig, Alaska.

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