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GMax Tidal Energy System

Floating tidal system that uses a linear flow engine, not a turbine, to generate a high torque output to drive permanent magnet generators. Device is best suited for areas of 1-7 knots of current.

Technology Developer
GMax Tidal 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
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.
3700 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: 9 May 2022
5
Energy Resource
  • Ocean Current
Water Column Position
Water Column Summary
Last Modified
2 July 2025



Citation Formats

“GMax Tidal Energy System.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https:https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/GMax_Tidal_Energy_System. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "GMax Tidal Energy System." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https:https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/GMax_Tidal_Energy_System.



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