With 21,000 times the energy of Niagara Falls, Florida’s Gulf Stream possesses the world’s fastest and most powerful ocean currents. Experts estimate that the Gulf Stream currents are capable of generating between four and ten gigawatts of power—the same amount of energy produced by four to ten new nuclear power plants. If ocean energy technology harnessed just 1/1000 of the Gulf Stream’s available energy, we could power up to 7 million homes and businesses in the state of Florida with renewable, reliable, emission-free electricity.

As ORPC installs and tests our power systems at various tidal and river sites around the country, we are also adapting our proprietary technology to work in deep water ocean currents like those in the Gulf Stream. Since the Gulf Stream supplies a continuous flow of rushing water adjacent to Florida’s largest load centers and utility substations, ORPC power systems have the potential to provide a large-scale clean energy source to fulfill Florida’s ever-expanding energy needs.

Since 2004, ORPC has been working in Florida to forge strong relationships that will power our development efforts in the region. Collaborative partners include Florida Atlantic University, the South Florida Testing Facility of the Naval Surface Warfare Center – Carderock Division, Florida Power and Light Company and Florida Keys Electric Cooperative. ORPC is also a member of the Florida Energy Systems Consortium Advisory Board.