The EnCurrent Turbine is basically an underwater windmill, converting the energy in water currents into electricity. The Turbine is coupled with a permanent magnet generator and an inverter to provide complete water-to-wire EnCurrent Power Generation System.
EnCurrent Power Generation Systems are robust, well engineered systems with a design life of 20 years. The turbines have an extremely small environmental footprint and eliminate fish impact for hydroelectric power generation. The drive-train and generator are positioned above the water-line for system longevity and ease of maintenance of the systems.
New Energy currently has 5, 10 and 25 kW models of the EnCurrent Power Generation System available and is working to have both 125 and 250 kW models available by late 2009 or early in 2010.
The turbines can be installed into man-made canals, rivers and tidal currents. New Energy also provides a set of ancillary products that support the installation of the EnCurrent Power Generation System into all of these environments.
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