Harnessing river energy
RER – Renewable Energy Research – is a leading developer of renewable power technology for sustainable development.
Our ecologically minded hydrokinetic harvesting solution preserves free-running rivers and their ecosystems. This TREK turbine (Kinetic Energy Recovery Turbine), now in a testing phase, requires no dam and generates no flooding. It will have minimal environmental impact, and generates significant power from fast-flowing river currents.
RER In the News
06/06/11 - RER in Découverte
Radio-Canada’s popular scientific show Découverte airs a report on river turbines and includes RER and TREK. » Read more
05/22/11 - A second turbine generation
RER completes conception of TREK-II, the second generation turbine that will be mass produced. » Read more
04/22/11 - Agreement between RER and TM4
RER signs an agreement for generator supply with TM4. » Read more
03/22/11 - Successful testing of New Generation of TREK Turbine
Alternator losses are reduced while overall yield is increased. RER is proud to assert the alternator of the TREK turbine, result of collaboration between TM4 and RER, is entirely manufactured in Quebec. » Read more
02/07/11 - Technology for a sustainable future- RER Renewable Energy Research
Accoss Canada, enterprising firms are using scientific know-how to advance a cleaner tomorrow. » Read more
11/17/10 - Pre-commercialization of the TREK turbine.
RER receives a letter of intent from Northland Power Inc. to manufacture, deliver and install 826 turbines in the next five years. » Read more
09/16/10 - A first in North America.
RER marks a first in North America by successfully connecting its TREK turbine central to the electrical energy transport grid. » Read more
09/16/10 - World Energy Congress.
RER takes part in the World Energy Congress held by the World Energy Council in Montreal. » Read more
09/14/10 - WEC Daily- Imad Hamad, Expo Énergie Montreal
08/17/10 - TREK-I installed on the Saint-Laurent riverbed.
RER successfully completes the installation of the world’s first turbine central in the Saint-Laurent River. » Read more
07/27/10 - Government of Canada invests in clean energy technology
The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Natural Resources, announced today $2.8 million » Read more
07/27/10 - Canada Invests $5.5 Million into river Turbine Technology
Canada is testing the water form modular river turbines. The project, led by RSW's Renewable Energy » Read more
07/27/10 - Official debuts of TREK turbine.
Mrs. Nathalie Normandeau, Honorable Deputy Premier and Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife of Quebec, announces the debuts of the TREK turbine. » Read more
07/26/10 - RSW RER Ltd. receives $3 million from the government of Canada
The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today announced that » Read more
06/22/10 - Prototype was tested with success within the RER facility.
Tests on TREK-I, the first turbine prototype to be installed on the riverbed, have been completed with success. Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 Dear client, It is our pleasure to announce that the Government of Canada, through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), has named RER Company of the Year for the conception » Read more
