Current Power Turbine

The technology used in Current Power is based on a vertical-axis turbine that is directly connected to a permanently magnetized generator. In short, this means that an electrical system with an inverter is needed while the mechanical strength is expected to be high.

Technology Developer

Current Power AB

Additional Information

Device Website

Device Status Is the device actively being developed or is available for purchase (active)? Or has development or support ended (inactive)?

Inactive

Technology Type

Axial Flow Turbine

Power Take-Off Mechanism that converts the motion of the prime mover into a useful form of energy such as electricity, learn more

Direct Drive Generator

Surface Expression

False

Estimated TRL Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology

TRL Last updated: 12 October 2022

2

Energy Resource

Ocean Current

Water Column Position

Last Modified

17 June 2025

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“Current Power Turbine.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https:https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Current_Power_Turbine. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.

Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Current Power Turbine." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https:https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Current_Power_Turbine.

PRIMRE/Databases/Projects Database/Devices/Current Power Turbine

Current Power Turbine

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