Ocean Renewable Power Company
ORPC is a U.S.-headquartered marine energy technology company providing water power solutions from free-flowing rivers and tides, including the RivGen® Power System.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Overview
ORPC (Ocean Renewable Power Company) provides water power solutions from free-flowing rivers and tides. Headquartered in the U.S. with subsidiaries in Canada, Ireland and Chile, the company describes itself as a recognized leader in marine energy technology innovation and operational excellence. Its RivGen® Power System generates predictable, affordable electricity from free-flowing river and tidal currents to strengthen grid reliability, and its Alaska river project set the record as the longest operating marine energy project in all of the Americas. ORPC also offers strategic advisory services covering technical site assessment, community outreach, construction management and environmental monitoring.
History
ORPC provides water power solutions from free-flowing rivers and tides. The company is headquartered in the U.S. with subsidiaries in Canada, Ireland and Chile, and describes itself as a recognized leader in marine energy technology innovation and operational excellence. Its Alaska river project set the record as the longest operating marine energy project in all of the Americas. The RivGen® Power System generates emission-free electricity from river currents, can significantly reduce diesel use, and connects directly into existing grids using smart grid technology; the RivGen project was carried out in collaboration with the Village of Igiugig, Alaska. ORPC also provides strategic advisory services, with past projects including a tidal energy feasibility assessment in False Pass, Alaska, a wave energy project in Yakutat, Alaska, and a Maine hydropower study for the Maine Governor's Energy Office.
Products and positioning
U.S.A. designed, built, tested and proven baseload water power solutions; recognized leader in marine energy technology innovation and operational excellence.
RivGen® Power System
Generates emission-free electricity from river currents, can significantly reduce diesel use, and connects directly into existing grids using smart grid technology; constructed in modular fashion and based on ORPC's patented common core technology.
TidGen Systems
Listed among ORPC's water power solutions from free-flowing rivers and tides.
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