SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- The Port of San Diego is advancing its role in coastal management by investing in innovative technologies to enhance environmental sustainability along San Diego Bay.
The Port has launched a business incubator program to support the development of new technologies, including a high-tech buoy from HyperKelp and next-generation shore power solutions from VoltSafe.
HyperKelp's smart buoy, funded with a $250,000 investment from the Port, is currently operational and undergoing testing in San Diego Bay. This buoy represents a significant advancement in monitoring and maintaining the cleanliness of the bay.
VoltSafe, a Canadian company, is revolutionizing shore power connections with its magnetic technology. Unlike traditional metal plugs, VoltSafe's design uses magn