Annapolis Tidal is a 20 MW wave and tidal power plant in Canada, operated by Nova Scotia Power Inc. Ranked #1 of 1 wave and tidal plant in Canada, Annapolis Tidal represents 100% of Canada's total wave and tidal capacity of 20 MW. The largest wave and tidal plant in Canada is also Annapolis Tidal at 20 MW, making it the only facility of its kind in the country. Nearby plants within 50 km include Digby (30.8 MW, Wind), Lequille (26 MW, Hydro), and Weymouth Falls (19.2 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Nova Scotia, approximately 250 km southwest of Halifax.
11 years old
Canada, North America
- 593. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #19,003 worldwide by installed capacity
- #4 of 10 Wave and Tidal plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Canada
11 years in operation
Wave and Tidal fleet average: 15.5 years
Nova Scotia Power Inc operates 5 plants totalling 93 MW
34 plants within 100 km, 4,094 MW combined
Source: Natural Resources Canada
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Annapolis Tidal is a wave and tidal power plant producing approximately 53 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~17 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wave and Tidal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Canada- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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