2 veis vannkraft. Nye utnyttelsesområder for Tidetec turbinløsning

Offentlig prosjektsammendrag

Based on work Tidetec has done to create a model turbine (0.34m Ø), we would like to design a turbine that could work for the Tidetec-in-a-box market. This market involves taking advantage of existing infrastructure like redundant dry docks to demonstrate the innovation we provide for tidal range. This market is commercially viable in areas with high tidal head. We believe that by demonstrating this technology on a small scale with a lower entry barrier, we can kick-start the larger tidal lagoon/range market. The planned prototype will be a 1m Ø turbine with 1-2 MW capacity for use in this market. This small-scale unit can demonstrate not only energy generation but also showcase pumped storage by pumping at optimal times during the tidal cycle. This demonstrates a low head tidal enhanced pumped storage system that is relevant globally. Due to the high tidal head in the UK, as well as Tidetec’s connections in the area, it is expected that this prototype will be deployed in the UK.