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Arrecife
Arrecife is a floating system whose functioning is based on several cross-flow turbines; for that reason, it is able to work with waves, tidal and river currents. Its turbines are strategically disposed to oppose the waves and to break them in order to capture both the horizontal (kinetic) and vertical (potential) energy components of the wave, imitating the behavior of a coral reef.
Additional Information
Device Status
Is the device actively being developed or is available for purchase (active)? Or has development or support ended (inactive)?
Active
Technology Type
Power Take-Off
Mechanism that converts the motion of the prime mover into a useful form of energy such as electricity, learn more
Direct Drive Generator
Max Rated Power Capacity
The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.
75 KW
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 28 August 2023
8
Energy Resource
- Wave
- Tidal
- Ocean Current
- Riverine
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
9 June 2025
Citation Formats
“Arrecife.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Arrecife. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Arrecife." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Arrecife.
