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COMMUNITY 

Our tidal turbines bring a wide range of benefits to the local community so engagement and two-way dialogue at all stages of the project is key. Open communications and information sharing enables the local community to learn about the project and raise any questions. In turn, by listening, we gain a better understanding of their local life, opportunities, and ways in which the community can get involved.   

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Experience has shown that building strong and lasting relationships stems from good community engagement and contributes to the success of our projects. In Shetland, the input of local fishermen and support from the community made it possible to deliver the world’s first offshore tidal array.

 

Input from the local community will certainly help us to discover and develop the plentiful tidal resource in the Larantuka Strait. We will engage with local people, groups, companies and regulatory bodies to develop plans that tap into this source of clean, predictable tidal energy in Larantuka.

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Engaging with the Larantuka Tidal Project 

In the FLITE project we are completing a feasibility study to assess the potential of installing tidal turbines in the Larantuka Strait. Nova Innovation has partnered with ITS for the feasibility study, bringing with them a wealth of local experience and expertise, as well as facilitating local input.

 

The Nova and ITS team conducted a site visit in May and June 2022, where community relationships were further developed and local opportunities and needs were explored.

 

As well as supplying power to the mainland NTT province, we are looking at other suitable locations in Indonesia where tidal turbines can be installed.

Community Benefits

Tidal Energy has the potential to bring a wide range of benefits to the local Larantuka community including:   

   

  • Clean, predictable energy to the local area

  • Environmentally friendly energy that works in harmony with the marine wildlife and has no visual impact on their beautiful landscape

  • Strong focus on the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • Providing educational resources about tidal energy to schools, colleges and universities

  • Academic opportunities for research and development 

  • Encouragement of inclusion and helping marginalised communities.

  • Cleaner air due to reduction in the use of fossil fuels  

  • Opportunities to find creative solutions for local energy needs e.g., the world’s first tidal powered electric vehicle (EV) charge point in Shetland here.

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Interested groups and organisations 

 

Key groups and organisations involved with the Larantuka Tidal Energy Project include:

Indonesian Government

Nova and ITS have been engaging with members of Indonesia’s government to discuss the benefits and requirements for tidal energy across the country

Local Schools

Sharing educational materials with young people on ways to tackle the climate emergency will lead to positive change in the future

Local Fishermen & Harbour Masters

We have met with locals to understand the local tidal resource and identify the most appropriate location for the tidal turbines

Island Residents

We want to make sure that local people can get involved and ask questions about the project

Local Government

Nova and ITS have met with members of local government and are keen to further strengthen working relationships to ensure that our project meets local needs

Universities

Nova believes in inspiring the next generation, and are developing educational materials to be shared with local educational institutions

Industrial Partners

We aim for local supply chain content of 50%, bringing investment, jobs and opportunities to the local area

Local Businesses

Nova is working in collaboration with local businesses to explore how tidal energy can contribute to the economic development of the Larantuka area

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