Sea Power device

Sea Power is a device for the production of clean energy from the flow of water. It can be used either for the exploitation of tides and oceanic circulations in the seas or for the exploitation of the natural flow of water in streams. The flow of water can either always maintain the same direction as it does in streams or in the Gulf Current or it may constantly change direction as it does in tidal streams

The device is composed of a floating structure (vessel) and various horizontal axis turbines positioned at regular intervals on a horizontal, adjustable and modular tube (the so-called “line”). This tube also functions as transmission shaft for the power captured from water flows and transferred to the electric generator, which eventually transforms it into electrical energy. The two animations below show operability for two different models of floating structures, currently under study. The turbines powered by stream or sea currents are positioned one sufficiently spaced from the other and connected to one single shaft. Each line forms a fluidic line and is connected to the electric generators on board of a single vessel anchored to the sea bed. None of the electrical components is submerged and the device can position itself according to the current directions.
Floating devices are arranged in groups of some dozens and form fleets that produce energy.

The electric energy produced is fed directly into the electrical system of the country through an undersea cable, which connects the individual floating structures to the electrical grid on dry land.

The FRI-EL Green Power system is protected by international patent.