River's electrical generation potential researched

August 20, 2012

University Relations

Jack Schmid, a research professional with the Alaska Center for Energy and Power, records measurements taken aboard a prototype diversion boom on the Tanana River near Nenana. Schmid is part of team conducting research on the feasibility of using the river current to generate electricity for potential use throughout rural Alaska. Jack Schmid, a research professional with the Alaska Center for Energy and Power, records measurements taken aboard a prototype diversion boom on the Tanana River near Nenana. Schmid is part of a team conducting research on the feasibility of using the river current to generate electricity for potential use throughout rural Alaska.