"Maine has a huge potential to develop a clean-energy industry, both in wind power and tidal power. These grants give tidal power an important boost, and will help create and preserve jobs in our state."
Whale of a grant to monitor wildlife and develop mooring system
Tidal-energy technologist Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) has been awarded two grants from the US Department of Energy for over $1.3m.
24 September 2009 22:00 GMT
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25 November 2012 9:55 GMT
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