The Pacific Marine Energy Center at the 海角论坛 (PMEC-UAF) provides practical and innovative solutions for hydrokinetic power generation to help meet Alaska's energy challenges. Our research informs communities, industry, regulators and other stakeholders on the economic and environmental sustainability of emerging hydrokinetic technologies.
Since 2010, ACEP has investigated Alaska鈥檚 hydrokinetic resources and developed innovative technologies through the Alaska Hydrokinetic Energy Research Center (AHERC). Over the course of 4 years, AHERC鈥檚 research reputation grew nationally and internationally. In 2014, the research group was invited to join the (PMEC) in recognition of their valuable contributions to the field of hydrokinetic research and the strategic alignment with the other west-coast members of PMEC.
To meet the unique energy needs of Alaska communities, PMEC-UAF retains a research focus on Alaska鈥檚 riverine, tidal and wave resources and their hydrokinetic potential.
Marine Energy Research Areas
Determine specific river, tidal and wave characteristics that may impact the installation and operation of hydrokinetic devices, including current dynamics, debris, ice, wave conditions, and sediment transport.
Understand fisheries and marine mammal populations and their interaction with turbines. This is a key issue for permitting as well as ensuring alignment with community and stakeholder values, and sustaining valuable subsistence and commercial fisheries and wildlife populations.
