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MAKO Tidal Turbine
The Mako Tidal Turbine consists of a slender pontoon hull on the surface with a multi-bladed (5-10 blades) turbine that can be pivoted from a raised to a lowered position in the water. The design is suitable for tidal flows, rivers, irrigation canals, and tailraces.
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
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 18 September 2023
5
Energy Resource
- Ocean Current
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
29 April 2025
Projects Using MAKO Tidal Turbine
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Citation Formats
“MAKO Tidal Turbine.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/MAKO_Tidal_Turbine. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "MAKO Tidal Turbine." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/MAKO_Tidal_Turbine.
