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SAE Solon
The Solon is a tidal energy converter developed by SAE that is suited for array-scale floating deployments in deep water environments. The device builds upon the design of the Aquanator and Nereus, but with an increased scale of above 500kwh designed capacity. The device uses a unique horizontal axis turbine with a large shroud to increase energy extraction from water movement. The development of the Solon has seen two main iterations, with one 500kwh capacity device having been tested in 2009, and a 1mwh capacity device in development.
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
Max Rated Power Capacity
The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.
500 KW
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 14 March 2025
7
Energy Resource
- Tidal
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Citation Formats
“SAE Solon.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/SAE_Solon. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "SAE Solon." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/SAE_Solon.
Last modified: 6 May 2025