Technology
Our plants run on turbines we designed, patented and had independently certified. The technology is what makes our assets baseload, low-cost and long-lived.
ARECOR has developed the world’s most powerful and most efficient patented hydrokinetic turbines in their respective classes.
GEN-III
Shallow River Hydrokinetic Turbine
Overview
- $150M invested in R&D
- Two patents granted globally
- World-record power coefficient (Cp = 1.56)
- Baseload energy production
- 40 years of maintenance-free operation
- Environmentally friendly, low-impact and fish-friendly
- Independently certified by DNV
Specifications
| Setting | Shallow River |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3 m – 4 m |
| Typical river depth | 7 m – 12 m |
| Rated river velocity | 4 m/s |
| Capacity factorup to, resource dependent | 95% |
| Rated mechanical net power outputat 4 m/s | 627 kW |
| Rated maintenance-free operation | 40 years |
GEN-IV
Deep River Hydrokinetic Turbine
Overview
- GEN-III patented passive magnetic bearing technology
- 40 years of maintenance-free operation
- Baseload energy production
- Lowest LCoE of any renewable energy option
- Environmentally friendly, low-impact and fish-friendly
- Verified by DNV: testing completed and witnessed in March 2024
Specifications
| Setting | Deep River |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 10 m – 16 m |
| Typical river depth | 24 m – 30 m |
| Rated river velocity | 5.5 m/s |
| Capacity factorup to, resource dependent | 95% |
| Rated mechanical net power output12 m diameter | 2.1 MW |
| Rated maintenance-free operation | 40 years |
What the technology means for the asset
Up to95%
Capacity factor
Baseload output and predictable revenue.
Designed for40 years
Maintenance-free operation
Low operating cost.
SubmergedDam-free
River installation
Minimal environmental impact.