Investigation and Developments

Recent laboratory tests in the hydraulic laboratory in Delft has proven that the Blue Motion Energy sea turbine is not only capable to yield tidal energy but also wave energy.  Also wind energy can be yielded at the top of the device which is above the sea level. Therefore this turbine is unique in the world.

After the demostration of a prototype of 500 kW, larger devices are designed with a output of 4 MW and 6 MW which can be built easily at a yard. The construction will be transported via river and sea. The construction is placed on the seabed. Subsequently the rotor and generator are installed.

The construction technology for larger plants is subject of further research. These plants can be constructed with modules at a longer distance from the shore. First calculations are made of 25 MW devices for European wave and tidal hot spots at Iceland, Scotland, Ireland, France, Spain and Portugal. These devices can be build modular and gravity based at relatively lower investment cost, lower than offshore wind.