Collectively test techniques and share results
1. Tidal energy capacity map of the river Scheldt (BE)
Flemish waterway manager ‘Waterways & Seacanal NV’ is investigating the potential of the Scheldt as a renewable energy provider. Experiments on several locations in the Scheldt will reveal if existing turbine techniques are sufficient to create cost effective energy in the low velocity of the Scheldt water. The result of these tests and the conclusions about the implemented techniques will help the other partners in planning their future tests.
Read all about it here.
2. Lab tests for existing technologies (NL)
Pilot tests (1:10 scale) at Water laboratories help to identify the best suitable tidal energy techniques for low dynamic areas. Full scale tests are prepared in a real water discharge structure which is part of the Deltaworks in
the Province of Zeeland. All gathered data will be shared to speed up the planning process of all partners.
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3. In-water testing of 3 devices around the Isle of Wight (UK)
Around the Island of Wight, 3 early stage tidal energy devices will be tested to develop novel concepts and provide information on environmental impacts and mooring technologies.
All partners will visit the test plots and get a thorough report on the results of the tests.
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4. In-water testing of devices in the Port of Dover
Three more devices will be tested in the Port of Dover to assess the feasibility of a tidal power station. The ‘Dover’ conclusions will contribute to the overall knowlegde and understanding of the available tidal techniques.
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