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The status recorded for “Alaska Hydrokinetic Energy Project” is Planned.

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Alaska Hydrokinetic Energy Project” to USD 1500000.

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Alaska Hydrokinetic Energy Project

Sector: Wind • Location: Galena, Alaska, United States

Source: ECOticias.com El Periódico Verde

Project

Planned

The project aims to harness the untapped energy potential of 1,100 TWh per year from the flowing water beneath the frozen rivers in Alaska, particularly the Yukon River. It involves the use of hydrokinetic turbines, specifically the Reactive Reversible Blade Turbine (RRBT), designed to operate efficiently under icy conditions. The project is supported by a $1.5 million funding from the U.S. Depart

Status: Prospective
Sector: Wind, Education, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Government
Location: Galena, Alaska, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: ECOticias.com El Periódico Verde

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The project “Alaska Hydrokinetic Energy Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Wind sector, located in Galena, Alaska, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from ECOticias.com El Periódico Verde.

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Status

Original status	Planned
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The project aims to harness the untapped energy potential of 1,100 TWh per year from the flowing water beneath the frozen rivers in Alaska, particularly the Yukon River. It involves the use of hydrokinetic turbines, specifically the Reactive Reversible Blade Turbine (RRBT), designed to operate efficiently under icy conditions. The project is supported by a $1.5 million funding from the U.S. Department of Energy and includes pilot testing at the Tanana River Hydrokinetic Test Site in Nenana, Alaska. It also focuses on developing local talent through internships and training programs to sustain the clean energy ecosystem in rural Alaska.
Original sector	Energy
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Location

Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Alaska
City	Galena

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Source	ECOticias.com El Periódico Verde
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Record type	Project
Sector	Wind, Education, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Government
Article published date	2025-05-26

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