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Hydropower Kinetic Technology

Hydro Green Energy's hydro kinetic turbine arrays are composed of the only truly modular interchangeable zero head current based turbines in the industry. Hydro Green Energy's dual duct axial flow interchangeable hydro kinetic turbine is covered by U.S. and International patents.

Hydro kinetic technologies describe the ability to produce zero emission renewable power (energy) from the movement of water. Unlike traditional/conventional hydropower, which requires an impoundment of water usually created by a large dam, no large infrastructures are required eliminating negative side effects to the environment and marine life.

Run-Of River Hydropower Turbine Array Submerged in Shallow Waters

Run-Of River Hydropower Turbine Array Submerged in Shallow Waters

Hydro Green Energy's dual ducted hydro kinetic turbine array (HTA) as viewed from below the surface of the water.

The name plate capacity of the design is 250 kW per unit with a rotor diameter of 12 feet. Due to our surface suspension system, there are inherent operational maintenance and safety advantages. An on-board gantry allows for the raising and lowering of individual units in the hydro kinetic turbine array without having to conduct underwater diving and maintenance operations in extreme water velocity and near zero visibility conditions. The floating raft provides a platform for operation and maintenance workers to stand on and place equipment during activities. In a tidal energy generation setting, this advantage becomes even more pronounced since all maintenance activities typically occur within a 15 to 30 minute slack tide (the period during which the current reverses direction). From a underwater diving standpoint, the short operational window during the slack tide significantly increases the risk of injury to the divers and the potential loss of equipment.

Advantages of current based systems:

High capacity factor (~ 90% +) in in-stream river and ocean applications

Highly predictable base load

Maximum net energy in in-stream river and ocean energy applications

Peaking generation in tidal energy applications

Highest degree of safety

Large projects consist of robust and simple metal construction

Small projects consist of reinforced plastic construction

Utilizes conventional mooring systems

Simple installation using existing marine vessels

Scaleable to large power generating stations (100+ MW)

Run-Of River Hydropower Turbine Array View from Above

Image showing relative size of operations and maintenance workers for the Hydro Green Energy 250 kW unit.