Community Energy Lecture Series: Hydrokinetic Research in Alaska's Rivers

Please join us Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 for the Community Energy Lecture Series:

Hydrokinetic Energy Research in Alaskan Rivers

With many of Alaska’s communities located along major waterways or near tidal basins,

there is significant interest from developers, utilities and communities to develop Alaska’s

hydrokinetic power resource.

Where:  The Blue Loon (2999 Parks Highway)

When: Tuesday, March 20, 2012

6:00 – 7:30 PM

Presenters:

Jim Norman, Owner, ABS Alaskan

Jim will discuss lessons learned from the Ruby and Eagle, AK hydrokinetic turbine installations (2009-2010) as well as discuss the obstacles to cost effective installation and operation of similar systems in the future.

Jerome Johnson, Institute of Northern Engineering, UAF

To facilitate development of a hydrokinetic power industry in Alaska, ACEP established the

Tanana River Hydrokinetic Test Site in Nenana, Alaska, to test hydrokinetic power-generating

devices and technology under realistic Alaskan river conditions. Jerry will present current and projected research related to the Tanana test site as well as the Alaska Hydrokinetic Energy Research Center in Fairbanks.

Andrew Seitz, School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, UAF

To develop the hydrokinetic industry in an environmentally responsible manner, it is necessary to understand the impacts of turbines on Alaska's fisheries resources.  In this presentation, Andy will describe fish studies conducted over the last two summers that provide valuable baseline information about abundance, distribution and migration of juveniles fishes in the Tanana and Yukon Rivers.  This information contributes to assessing the potential interactions between fishes and hydrokinetic turbines.

Out of town?   This presentation will also be web-streamed courtesy of UAF,
Cooperative Extension Service.  Find this and future lectures at this link:
 http://www.ustream.tv/user/ACEP_STREAM/shows