Hydrokinetic Turbine

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Direct order from the manufacturer.

Manufacturing/Building Method

Pilot scale production of 25kW and later in 2019, manufacture of 60kW model.

Intellectural Property Type

Patent Protected

User Provision Model

Direct from manufacturer DesignPro Renewable.

Distributions to Date Status

Pilot scale of 25kW installed in 2018 in France.

Design Specifications

The DesignPro Renewables hydrokinetic turbine is designed as a tidal turbine for generating electricity from flowing estuaries and rivers. The capacity is 25kW and 60kW with a dimension of 6m by 2.5m.

Technical Support

All technical support is provided by the manufacturer.

Replacement Components

Unknown

Lifecycle

Unknown

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

It has a unique bluff-body, vertical-axis turbine with a capacity of 25kW and 60kW floating system. The floating bluff increases the flow speed to blades either side of it, producing energy up to eight times more efficiently. It is not permanently fixed so it can be moved easily if required. The turbine blades can also be raised and lowered making access for maintenance straight- forward.

Vetted Performance Status

Operational and environmental testing and power curves verified by Bureau Veritas standard.

Safety

No known hazards

Complementary Technical Systems

None

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

The product received the Bureau Veritas standard certification.

Other Information

None