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Over $2.4 million will be invested to develop clean ocean technology at UVic

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In a move to develop clean energy solutions, the Federal government has just announced a sizeable investment to the University of Victoria to advance clean ocean technology.

MP Jonathan Wilkinson announced a $1.4 million investment from Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) to establish the Pacific Regional Institute for Marine Energy Discovery (PRIMED) at UVic.

PRIMED, led by mechanical engineer Dr. Brad Buckham, will focus on developing marine renewable energy technologies (MRE) in order to commercialize them.

The move to try and commercialize MRE comes from the assessment that diesel fuel is the only power source for many off-grid British Columbians. Accessibility to clean energy technology will not only be less expensive, but also less harmful to the environment.

The Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation along with Seaspan Shipyards will also be investing $1 million, specifically to develop hybrid electric technology research, led by Dr. Zuomin Dong.

“As we tackle the many challenges posed by climate change, our researchers are leading the way in sustainable energy research, working closely with governments, industry and community groups to foster clean growth and low-carbon economic development,” says University of Victoria President Jamie Cassels.

“We’re very grateful to the Government of Canada, the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation and Seaspan for their investments in this vital work, which responds to one of our most significant national and global challenges.”

 

 

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Brishti Basu
Former Senior Staff Writer and Content Manager at Victoria Buzz.

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