EcoCinetic Hydrokinetic Turbine

This device is a floating vertical axis turbine with a complex geometry three-blade design. The rotor diameter is 0.70 m and is constructed from a molded composite. Power is generted via a brushless permanent magnet. The device is is designed for water flow speeds of 1 m/s to 3 m/s and has a rated power output of 1 kW. The device has a draft of 1 meter.

Technology Developer

EcoCinetic

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

Inactive

Technology Type

Cross 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.

25 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: 5 April 2022

5

Energy Resource

Ocean Current

Water Column Position

Last Modified

2 July 2025

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

Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "EcoCinetic Hydrokinetic Turbine." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https:https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/EcoCinetic_Hydrokinetic_Turbine.

PRIMRE/Databases/Projects Database/Devices/EcoCinetic Hydrokinetic Turbine

EcoCinetic Hydrokinetic Turbine

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