Hydrovolts has invented revolutionary
in-stream hydrokinetic turbines that generate renewable energy from
water currents. The turbines are dropped into and
secured in the open channel - it is not necessary to divert the flow or
construct new channels. The turbines produce 1 to 20 kW each depending on
the current velocity. They can be scaled up and deployed
in groups to make more power.
The primary market is water management
organizations including irrigation districts, flood control and dam
projects, existing hydropower plants, shipping canals and locks and other constructed waterways.
These waterways are managed by engineers, usually have no environmental
concerns or permits needed, are easy to access and have very predictable
water flows. There are millions of such customers around the world. Some customers with access to large fast rivers and tidal
channels will be able to generate utility-scale renewable energy with
Hydrovolts technology. Remote communities and households can make
power with our technology from nearby streams. In developing
countries Hydrovolts technology will provide power to underserved
communities.
The secondary market is customers with remote
sensors powered by batteries who need to keep the batteries charged.
Oceanographers, navies and others can use Hydrovolts micro-turbines to
generate power from currents and wave action.
The technology is new in-stream turbines that
can be simply dropped into place in the water current and anchored in
the flow to make 1 to 20 kW of power, enough for 1 to 3 average
American homes. They fit in a shipping container and are easily
transported and deployed with small boats. No heavy construction
or channel modification is needed and the turbines can be simply removed
for maintenance as needed. The turbines are revolutionary - they
are more efficient than any competing design, they are modular, scalable
and inexpensive to make.
The distribution channel is direct sales to
large water management organizations and to existing
distributors of small-scale solar, wind and micro-hydropower systems.
They are now found around the world and are quite organized
The Hydrovolts Advantage: Revolutionary
technology, a deeply experienced team, local customers and development
partners, and a focused business model to achieve global success.
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