BladeRunner V2

The BladeRunner V1 turbine is a hydrokinetic system composed a float and turbine connected by a flexible but torsionally stiff cable. The float maintains the systems position while housing both the electronics and the power take off system. The turbine itself is designed to withstand debris impacts without performance reductions which is in part aided by the flexible cable connecting the two systems.

Technology Developer

BladeRunner Energy

Additional Information

Device Website

Device Status Is the device actively being developed or is available for purchase (active)? Or has development or support ended (inactive)?

Active

Technology Type

Axial Flow Turbine

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.

3 KW

Surface Expression

True

Estimated TRL Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology

TRL Last updated: 25 August 2025

3

Energy Resource

Tidal

Water Column Position

Last Modified

25 August 2025

Test Sites where BladeRunner V2 was tested

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“BladeRunner V2.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https:https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/BladeRunner_V2. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.

Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "BladeRunner V2." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https:https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/BladeRunner_V2.

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