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Verterra Energy V-Pod
The V-Pods modules are made from the same epoxy material as speedboat hulls and are deployed in groups of five. These devices generate electricity flow turbine, however the orientation to waterflow is vertical, which maximizes deployment opportunities in shallow depths.
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
Surface ExpressionFalse
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 22 February 2022
9
Energy Resource
- Ocean Current
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
14 March 2023
Citation Formats
“Verterra Energy V-Pod.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Verterra_Energy_V-Pod. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Verterra Energy V-Pod." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Verterra_Energy_V-Pod.
