The goal is to build a community at the village of Yuquot on Nootka Island where Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation members can live full-time, with the help of wave-generated electricity
A Vancouver Island First Nation is hoping to expand its community on Nootka Island, with help from a team of University of Victoria researchers working to transform the power of waves into electricity.
The nation says it’s determined to build a community on the island where members can live full-time and make the most of economic opportunities for tourism. They’re using a mix of solar energy, generators and batteries in the community, but they’re seeking a more sustainable and reliable energy source.Scientists from UVic’s Pacific Regional Institute for Marine Energy Discovery are working on a plan to harness the energy of the waves to power the community.
Technology for wave-energy converters already exists, but powering an entire community on wave energy would be a first, said Buckham, who is also chair of UVic’s mechanical engineering department. The west coast of Vancouver Island has huge potential for wave energy, with storms that can generate massive amounts of power, Buckham said.
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