Savonius Keel and Wind Turbine Darrieus (SKWID)

SKWID is a floating wind and current hybrid power generation system capable of harvesting the renewable energy from currents and ocean winds, and converting them into power.

Technology Developer

Modec

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

Inactive

Technology Type

Cross 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

Max Rated Power Capacity The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.

500 KW

Surface Expression

True

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

TRL Last updated: 27 June 2022

3

Energy Resource

Ocean Current

Water Column Position

Last Modified

6 May 2025

Citation Formats

“Savonius Keel and Wind Turbine Darrieus (SKWID).” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https:https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Savonius_Keel_and_Wind_Turbine_Darrieus_(SKWID). Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.

Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Savonius Keel and Wind Turbine Darrieus (SKWID)." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https:https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Savonius_Keel_and_Wind_Turbine_Darrieus_(SKWID).

PRIMRE/Databases/Projects Database/Devices/Savonius Keel and Wind Turbine Darrieus (SKWID)

Savonius Keel and Wind Turbine Darrieus (SKWID)

Citation Formats