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TEAMER: Resource Characterization for Community-Scale Tidal Instream Energy in Maine

Published by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | Department of Energy | Catalog Last Checked: May 18, 2026 at 10:55 PM | Dataset Last Updated: May 18, 2026 at 07:04 PM
This dataset comprises high-resolution Finite Volume Community Ocean Model (FVCOM) hydrodynamic model output for the Maine coast developed under a TEAMER RFTS 12 project with the Tide Mill Institute, with technical assistance from PNNL. It was designed to assess community-scale (up to 1 MW) tidal stream resources by simulating a 30-day period in and around the Casco Bay/Mid-Coast region, with the framework enabling future expansion to other coastal sections. The modeling suite includes baseline hydrodynamics and hypothetical turbine array scenarios implemented with PNNL's FVCOM-TEC module using specifications from three commercially deployed or in-development turbines. The dataset characterizes depth-averaged currents and power density across the model domain, kinetic energy flux at transects spanning identified hotspots, and turbine-level annual energy production (AEP) for multiple deployment depths and array configurations. It is intended to support screening and comparison of community-scale tidal hotspots, preliminary siting, and evaluation of potential energy yields and variability for small arrays in Maine's tidal channels.

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accessLevel public
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contactPoint 
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  "hasEmail": "mailto:preston.spicer@pnnl.gov"
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dataQuality 
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description This dataset comprises high-resolution Finite Volume Community Ocean Model (FVCOM) hydrodynamic model output for the Maine coast developed under a TEAMER RFTS 12 project with the Tide Mill Institute, with technical assistance from PNNL. It was designed to assess community-scale (up to 1 MW) tidal stream resources by simulating a 30-day period in and around the Casco Bay/Mid-Coast region, with the framework enabling future expansion to other coastal sections. The modeling suite includes baseline hydrodynamics and hypothetical turbine array scenarios implemented with PNNL's FVCOM-TEC module using specifications from three commercially deployed or in-development turbines. The dataset characterizes depth-averaged currents and power density across the model domain, kinetic energy flux at transects spanning identified hotspots, and turbine-level annual energy production (AEP) for multiple deployment depths and array configurations. It is intended to support screening and comparison of community-scale tidal hotspots, preliminary siting, and evaluation of potential energy yields and variability for small arrays in Maine's tidal channels.
distribution 
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    "title": "AEP Estimates bot_2 Simulation.nc",
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    "description": "Includes annual energy production (AEP) estimates at every turbine simulated for the bot_2 simulation, described in the Post-Access Report. Grid cell indices are provided which correspond to the locations of each AEP estimate. Exact locations can be determined by matching cell indices with lat/lon given in (1.), above. Variables units, dimensions, and long names are provided in the netCDF file."
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    "title": "AEP Estimates bot_1 surf_1.nc",
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    "description": "Includes annual energy production (AEP) estimates at every turbine simulated for the bot_1 and surf_1 simulations, described in the Post-Access Report. Grid cell indices are provided which correspond to the locations of each AEP estimate. Exact locations can be determined by matching cell indices with lat/lon given in (1.), above. Variables units, dimensions, and long names are provided in the netCDF file."
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    "description": "Includes 30-day time series of section-averaged kinetic energy fluxes at seven transects located in five tidal energy hotspots described in the Post-Access Report. Time and location names are provided in the netCDf file as well. Variables units, dimensions, and long names are provided in the netCDF file."
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    "description": "Includes 30-day mean, depth averaged current speeds and power density at every model grid cell in the domain. Latitude and longitude are provided, as well as grid cell indices. Bathymetry (i.e., depth) is also provided at each grid cell. Variables units, dimensions, and long names are provided in the netCDF file."
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identifier https://data.openei.org/submissions/8580
issued 2025-11-19T07:00:00Z
keyword 
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  "FVCOM",
  "Hydrokinetic",
  "Instream",
  "MHK",
  "Maine",
  "Marine",
  "TEAMER",
  "community scale",
  "data",
  "dataset",
  "energy",
  "idal",
  "power",
  "resource characterization",
  "tidal characterization"
]
landingPage https://mhkdr.openei.org/submissions/668
license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
modified 2026-05-18T19:04:38Z
programCode 
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projectLead Lauren Ruedy
projectNumber EE0008895
projectTitle Testing Expertise and Access for Marine Energy Research
publisher 
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  "name": "Pacific Northwest National Laboratory",
  "@type": "org:Organization"
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title TEAMER: Resource Characterization for Community-Scale Tidal Instream Energy in Maine

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