A MAKO tidal turbine has been installed at the Barney Point terminal of Gladstone Ports Corporation as part of a six-month trial. This is the first demonstration of its kind in Australian tropical waters using port infrastructure. 

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“Through its partnership with MAKO, GPC has helped to unlock a new, predictable renewable energy option that can be embraced by other ports across Queensland.”

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GPC CEO Peter O’Sullivan said the tidal energy demonstration is just one element in the Corporation’s renewable energy journey. 

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GPC have not only installed solar panels at its sites, but have also taken advantage of its port surrounds by partnering with MAKO to install cost-effective and reliable tidal turbines to contribute to improve their energy mix. 

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