Living Bridge Project

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

2017/18

New Energy was tasked to provide a tidal turbine on a high profile project alongside the University of New Hampshire. The project is a collaborative effort led by UNH with its departments of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology and the Center for Ocean Engineering partnering with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation and the National Science Foundation.

The tidal turbine, an EVG-025H (25kW) turbine was installed underneath the Portsmouth Memorial Bridge. With multi-directional flow capabilities and salt water rated coatings and materials, this turbine was designed to handle the bi-directional flows and corrosive environment at this location.

New Energy's turbine provides base load power to the smart service systems and sensors mounted on the bridge. These sensors collect data and assist in measuring bridge conditions (structural health monitoring), traffic management, environmental stewardship and estuarine water quality. We are excited to continue working with the University of New Hampshire on such an innovative project.