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VOLTURNUS: MICROGRID SCALE
ADVANCED HYDROELECTRIC GENERATORS
VOLTURNUS, named after the Roman God of Rivers, is the world first hybrid axis modular waterpower technology that harnesses the kinetic energy from both the velocity and the weight in flowing water, found in rivers, canals and oceans.
FISH FRIENDLY DESIGN
VOLTURNUS is designed with fish in mind- its fins have a large radius, instead of a sharp edge, and they slope gradually in the direction of rotation along the large tapered edge of the body- so there are no "pinch points" where wildlife could get caught.
LOW IMPACT ON ECOSYSTEMS
Unlike conventional dams, VOLTURNUS works in harmony with the natural environment. It is designed to be deployed in arrays, just like solar panels, which can also be moved as rivers change over time, or taken out completely and deployed to a new site.
PURPOSE DESIGNED
VOLTURNUS is a clean sheet design. Instead of just putting a windmill underwater, VOLTURNUS evolved from simple, organic shapes with 3 key system features:
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A low profile, so it can deploy in shallow water
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A Rugged, hydrodynamic body that is self-clearing in operation
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Economically viable, because the size of the design enables assembly line mass production, just like like the original Ford Model T
Its hydropower reimagined.
EFFICIENCY
Volturnus uniquely harnesses the power in flowing water, with ultra high efficiency- maximizing the amount of kinetic energy that is converted into zero emission electricity.
AVAILABILITY
Utilizing the 24/7 availability of flowing water in rivers, canals and oceans, combined with a self-clearing design, arrays of Volturnus provide baseload electricity.
PERFORMANCE
A small array of 5 Volturnus can produce up to 8,000 kWhs per week in ideal conditions. That's enough for 30 US homes. Larger arrays can be deployed when MW scale power is needed.
Backpack
1/4 meter diameter
Expeditionary Energy for Individuals
50w 12v
Microgrids
3-meter diameter
For remote & developing regions
10 kW
Multi-MW Arrays
Continental
8 meter diameter
For cites and power utilities
100+ kW
GW Scale Globally