Proteus AR3000

Proteus Marine Renewables (PMR), formerly the tidal engineering arm of SIMEC Atlantis Energy (SAE), has been improving upon the design of the AR-series tidal turbines since 2009. The AR-series system is a modular system, allowing broad flexibility in supply chain and assembly options, designed for safe, fast and efficient installation.

With a 24 m diameter rotor and a power rating of 3 MW, the AR3000 is designed to take full advantage of the large energy potential of the high flow sites in Europe and the UK. The control system uses advanced algorithms that actively control the speed and the blade pitch angles to control against waves, turbulence, and extreme storm conditions to minimize loads and obtain a smooth power output. The blades are of advanced composite design for optimal strength and hydrodynamic performance.

Technology Developer

Proteus Marine Renewables

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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.

3000 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: 19 March 2025

8

Energy Resource

Tidal

Water Column Position

Last Modified

6 May 2025

Projects Using Proteus AR3000

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“Proteus AR3000.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https:https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Proteus_AR3000. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.

Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Proteus AR3000." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https:https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Proteus_AR3000.

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