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With a simple and patented solution, Tidetec optimises the technology of two-way hydro turbines

The Tidetec concept is the most logical way to harness two-way hydropower, such as tidal, in the most cost effective way possible. The concept uses proven technology for all components.

Most tidal power plants today generate power only in one direction. Projected, next-generation tidal plants with two-way production have sub-optimal production.

Tidetec technology improves efficiency by more than 20% of the most cost effective tidal turbine technology by obtaining optimal efficiency both ways. This is achieved by integrating the turbine into a rotating turret. The turning mechanism is patented, and has received international recognition.

The technology enables optimal turbine function (generation and pumping) with bi-directional flow. Tidetec’s technology consists of three main technology components; The turret with a turning mechanism, turbine and caisson. Tidetec’s core competence lies in the integration of these components. Tidetec is now preparing a pilot project after having verified the technology in laboratory scaled model turbine and turning mechanism.

Turning Mechanism

Tidetec improves the most effective tidal turbine technology by integrating the turbine into a rotating turret, enabling optimal efficiency in both directions

Tidetec improves the most effective tidal turbine technology by integrating the turbine into a rotating turret, enabling optimal efficiency in both directions

TIDETEC

Tidetec has patented a solution that enables optimal efficiency both ways. The turbine design is also optimized for high pumping efficiency. This is important in a tidal lagoon production scheme as pumping increases the overall production by about 15%

NEXT GENERATION

Turbine manufactures strive to improve bidirectional efficiencies, but potential efficiency gains are limited.

CONVENTIONAL TURBINES

Current technology only utilizes 60% of streams flowing back into the basin

Tidetec improves the most effective tidal turbine technology by integrating the turbine into a rotating turret, enabling optimal efficiency in both directions.

The compact turbine has a wet running permanent magnet rim generator. High pumping efficiency and high turbining efficiency at high discharge, enables up to 30% higher efficiency versus the most ambitious Next Generation technologies for an overall efficiency in a tidal lagoon power plant.

TIDETEC

Tidetec has patented a solution that enables maximal efficiency both ways

NEXT GENERATION

Turbine manufactures strive to improve bidirectional efficiencies, but potential efficiency gains are limi

CONVENTIONAL TURBINES

Current technology only utilizes 60% of streams flowing back into the basin