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Yourbrook Energy Systems Tidal Hydro System
Tidal power is considered an intermittent power source as tide activity slows to a halt at high and low tide cycles as the tides reverse direction. In looking at the complete predictability of tidal flows, Yourbrook began to develop a concept that would create firm (continuous) power from an intermittent tidal power source by designing a unique pump storage system that would meet islands’ needs. The result is a dual generation and storage system that utilizes hydraulic generation as tides push a "water wheel" to pump water uphill to later spin a hydro turbine in ebb tides. This generates consistent electricity to remote 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
Hydraulic Generator
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
3
Energy Resource
- Tidal
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
6 June 2025
Citation Formats
“Yourbrook Energy Systems Tidal Hydro System.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Yourbrook_Energy_Systems_Tidal_Hydro_System. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Yourbrook Energy Systems Tidal Hydro System." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Yourbrook_Energy_Systems_Tidal_Hydro_System.
