31. In March 2013 Voith Hydro decided to close down Wavegen choosing to concentrate on tidal power projects. 32. The " world's first community-owned tidal power generator " became operational during April 2014 in Bluemull Sound. 33. The " world's first community-owned tidal power generator " became operational in Bluemull Sound in April 2014. 34. A massive plan for the development of tidal power in the Bay of Fundy was also announced. 35. The idea of constructing a tidal power plant on the Rance dates to Gerard Boisnoer in 1921. 36. Government has issued licence to private companies to take measures to build tidal power stations in February 2013. 37. Successor Nova Scotia Power opened North America's first tidal power installation on the Bay of Fundy in 1984. 38. In 2012, the government announced plans to build experimental tidal power and wave power plants in coastal areas. 39. Because the tidal speed doubles, eight times more tidal power is produced during spring tides than at neaps. 40. Competence has recently been developed in ocean energy fields, especially research on offshore wind power and tidal power .
