Research on Big River hydrokinetic project is ‘promising’ – Cabin Radio
August 6, 2024
Spencer Bonnetrouge says being part of an energy project in the Dehcho has been a “really eye-opening” experience.
Bonnetrouge lives in Fort Providence and is one of the youth interns working on a project that aims to harness the power of the Mackenzie River, or Deh Cho, using an in-stream turbine.
Earlier this month, he joined researchers on the water to measure flow rates near Fort Providence, Jean Marie River, Fort Simpson and Wrigley, to determine if hydrokinetic turbines placed in the water can generate enough power to displace diesel-generated electricity.
“It was nice to see what’s underneath the Mackenzie River, to see how fast the water flows,” Bonnetrouge said, adding he also learned more about the impacts of climate change.
