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TidGen-80 Power System
The TidGen-80 Power System generates emission-free electricity from tidal currents and connects into remote microgrids as well as regional grids using smart grid technology.
- Operates underwater with no visible features
- Advanced composite materials optimized for performance and component life
- Low profile, advanced design cross-flow turbines
- Optimized drivetrain with minimal friction losses and high reliability
- Non-linear control system for operating in turbulent conditions
- Encapsulated generator specifically designed for leak prevention and long life in subsea operations
- Buoyant tensioned mooring system reduces installation cost and time, and minimizes seabed footprint
- Designed to be deployed by locally available vessels, equipment and contractors
- Compatible with utility and local community grids
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.
80 KW
Surface ExpressionFalse
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 15 September 2022
8
Energy Resource
- Tidal
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
5 June 2025
Citation Formats
“TidGen-80 Power System.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/TidGen-80_Power_System. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "TidGen-80 Power System." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/TidGen-80_Power_System.
