SAE AK1000

The horizontal axis turbine weighs 1,300 tonnes, stands over 73 feet (22m) high and has a rotor diameter of just over 59 feet (18m). The AK-1000 has a single unit which houses two sets of blades to harness ebb and flood tides and could generate an estimated one megawatt of power at a water velocity of 2.65m/s – enough electricity for 1000 homes. Because of its rotor diameter of 18m, Atlantis resources have called it one of the largest bladed turbine of its type. The two sets of blades on the turbine are slow moving so that they would not pose as a threat to sealife – six to eight revolutions per minute in fact.

Technology Developer

SIMEC Atlantis Energy

Device Status

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

Inactive

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

Hydraulic Generator

Max Rated Power Capacity

The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.

1000 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: 12 April 2022

7

Energy Resource

Tidal

Water Column Position

Last Modified

6 May 2025

Test Sites where SAE AK1000 was tested

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