PRIMRE/Databases/Projects Database/Devices/Savonius Keel and Wind Turbine Darrieus (SKWID)

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Savonius Keel and Wind Turbine Darrieus (SKWID)

SKWID is a floating wind and current hybrid power generation system capable of harvesting the renewable energy from currents and ocean winds, and converting them into power.

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Technology Developer
Modec
Device Status
Is the device actively being developed or is available for purchase (active)? Or has development or support ended (inactive)?
Inactive
Technology Type
Cross 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.
500 KW
Ocean Wave Icon.png Surface Expression
True
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 27 June 2022
3
Energy Resource
  • Ocean Current
Water Column Position
Water Column Summary



Citation Formats

“Savonius Keel and Wind Turbine Darrieus (SKWID).” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Savonius_Keel_and_Wind_Turbine_Darrieus_(SKWID). Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Savonius Keel and Wind Turbine Darrieus (SKWID)." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Savonius_Keel_and_Wind_Turbine_Darrieus_(SKWID).

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