The Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative (MRECo), a non-profit corporation dedicated to the sustainable development of ocean renewable energy , has been awarded nearly $1.9 million from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) to upgrade and expand its tidal and wave energy test sites, supporting the development of marine renewables across the state.
The $1,885,870 funding package will enable MRECo to improve infrastructure at its Bourne Tidal Test Site and enhance nearshore testing capabilities off Cuttyhunk Island. Planned upgrades include new data systems, improved safety and sensor deployment, grid connections for tidal turbines, and expanded infrastructure for floating and wave energy devices.