DoE Backs Hydrokinetics

Craig ShieldsPosted on August 28, 2009 Posted in Hydrokinetics

I’m always glad when readers write in to alert me to news items in renewables that I may have overlooked. Scott Ledgerwood writes:

Craig — enjoyed your hydrokinetics write-up. In case you missed this, see DOE notice on upcoming projects for Advanced Water Power Technologies; it specifically mentions hydrokinetics.

Thanks, Scott. I heard that the DoE received 3500 requests for grant money – obviously an order of magnitude or so more than they had anticipated. My partner with the HyPEG invention is busily applying for grant money to develop his idea, and I know he’ll be glad to see this. In particular, I note that that the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee is evaluating turbine designs for fish-friendliness. As I’m sure you recall, that is one of the key features/benefits of the HyPEG.

Thanks again.

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One comment on “DoE Backs Hydrokinetics”

jerry dycus says:

October 4, 2009 at 9:41 am

Craig and All,
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Your Hydro kinetic unit would be far better, more simple if you put it on a horizontal axis instead of a vertical one. Then your drag would drop and you could have fixed buckets cutting wear and your generator is out of the water, easier to maintain.
I built a bunch of KH units in the early 80’s that worked very well though completely different design.