Collaborative community action on climate change in Nelson. This project is part of Nest Lab, a social innovation lab advancing solutions that benefit the community's economy, environment and social fabric in Nelson, BC. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
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Can hydrokinetic turbines provide enough clean energy to help communities reach energy self sufficiency?
My name is Drew (I'm Eddy, I'm Brenton). We have been working with other locals on Collaborative Climate Solutions for Nelson.
Moving water is our regions strongest energy resource and it can be tapped directly, without dams.
I've been experimenting with a different kind of turbine for more than a decade. It has no "blades", instead it's more like a twisted airplane wing that rotates at the same speed as the flow.
Groups of these small turbines may produce significant power, safely and cost effectively.
We'd like to prove this technology in flows like Grohman Narrows near Nelson. If it can be done here, it opens the door for communities with no sustainable energy options to reach energy self sufficiency.
We are raising funds and support to start Environmental and Engineering assessments, as well as community and First Nations consultations.
We've had great initial feedback and support from the City of Nelson, Nelson Hydro and a local engineering firm.
We are on our way, but need help and support!
Learn more by visiting nestlabnelson.ca
