Overview
Tidal Turbines have developed an innovative vertical
axis turbine with specially designed cowlings
Market
Assessment
The resource is well able to contribute at least 20%
of the nation's energy requirement in a predictable manner.
The
Commercial Unit
It is envisaged that a commercial unit could have a
pair of turbine runners some 20 metres in height and 3 metres in diameter
Future
Development
It is anticipated
that substantial investment is available.
The
Technology
DVC technology incorporates specially designed crossflow
vertical axis rotors mounted within patented hydrofoil cowlings
DVC
Advantages
DVC technology has numerous advantages over its competitors
