Black Rock Tidal Power (BRTP), a SCHOTTEL HYDRO company, has brought on board Dr. Sue Molloy as General Manager.

Dr. Molloy, who received her doctorate in Naval Architectural and Ocean Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland, is a Canadian expert in tidal power representing Canada on a number of standards and research committees, the company said.

“When Black Rock Tidal Power was established, we publicly stated our commitment to have a strong local presence, to hire employees from the community, and to work with Nova Scotia firms. I’m proud to say we are delivering on that commitment,” said Prof. Dr. Gerhard Jensen, CEO of SCHOTTEL HYDRO.

The company is showcasing its technology at FORCE, located in the Bay of Fundy. BRTP has contracted local Marine Engineering firm Allswater Marine to complete detailed design work of its TRITON tidal power platform.

At present, it is investigating site conditions in the area to identify levels of flow and turbulence in locations where turbines will be positioned. BRTP is also engaged in modelling and simulation work to better understand the geology of the area. Local companies actively involved in these initiatives include Seaforth Geosurveys, Dynamic Systems Analysis as well as Canadian industry association Marine Renewables Canada.

“Thanks to Nova Scotia companies like these plans are on track to meet our goal to supply power in late 2016,” says Dr. Molloy. “Our success is founded on building local relationships.”