Nova M100D

The Nova M100D is a next generation non-yawing horizontal-axis tidal turbine which, unlike the original Nova M100, has no gearbox and instead uses direct drive technology to generate electricity. The M100D has a two-blade rotor, 8.5 m in diameter, with a hub height of 8.9 m. The device is bottom-mounted with a "Y" shaped tripod substructure (10.3 m x 18.2 m footprint) and ballasted with 16 individual concrete blocks. The total dry weight is 206.8 t and the total wet weight is 138.5 t (heavier than the original).

Technology Developer

Nova Innovation Ltd

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.

100 KW

Surface Expression

False

Estimated TRL

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

TRL Last updated: 18 September 2024

9

Energy Resource

Tidal

Water Column Position

Last Modified

1 May 2025

Projects Using Nova M100D

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“Nova M100D.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Nova_M100D. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.

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