TECHNOLOGY

HydroKinetic Labs LLC is developing a unique concept design for a hydroelectrically powered generation station. Our Hydro-kinetically Powered Electrical Generators (HyPEGs) converts the unimpeded flow and the massive current of large, deep rivers and ocean currents into useful electrical power on a large scale -- 4 to 8MW each. This innovative system design approach is viable because of the unique power head, cup design, and location in which the unit is placed.

Unlike conventional turbine-type or propeller type current generators being tested today, HyPEGs can operate in fairly shallow rivers, since they rotate in the horizontal plane, rather than the vertical. Turbine/propeller type generators can only operate in water that is sufficiently deep that it is not a hazard to navigation - worse, they are greatly limited in power output due to a limited-sized power head. Once a suitable location is found, a HyPEG can be made in any diameter, and are limited only by their side-to-side clearance. Additionally, they need far less support structure than vertical generators.

• Design Advantages
• Design Philosophy
• Environmental Impact
• How It Works
• Where
• 3D Concept Model 01
• 3D Concept Model 02