In Alaska, Sitkana brings tidal energy to the people

        September 7, 2026 The Tyee | Alaska | renewables: tidal

The small 1-m-wide-turbine 3D-printed Chinook 4.0 POD moves at speeds safe for fish and marine mammals, and can be tied to the side of a boat, helping diesel-reliant coastal regions produce power where mountainous landscapes and islands inhibit wind and solar renewables. Marine energy could generate 1,000 TW in Alaska.