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CanWatt
The CanWatt generator is an axial turbine for riverine applications developed by Dragon Engineering. The device measures 45 cm by 45 cm, weighs 12 kg, and can generate 100 W at 120 VDC of power in 2 m/s flow while operating in speeds as low as 0.5 m/s. The CanWatt utilizes a shroud to speed up flow near the turbine blades and is advertised as capable of being bottom mounted to the surface of the a river or surface mounted to floating buoy.
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.
.1 KW
Surface ExpressionFalse
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 30 May 2025
9
Energy Resource
- Riverine
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
31 May 2025
Citation Formats
“CanWatt.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/CanWatt. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "CanWatt." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/CanWatt.
