Vincent Mc Cormack
CEO
GKinetic Energy
HydroKinetic Energy develops systems that generate electricity from the kinetic energy of flowing water in rivers and canals. Their technology offers a renewable energy solution by harnessing the power of moving water without the need for dams.
- Clean Technology
- Energy
- Hardware
- Internet of Things
Updated 7 months ago
Funding
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Founders
Product
Problem
Many waterways with slow-moving currents are not suitable for traditional hydropower generation, leaving a significant amount of potential renewable energy untapped. Existing hydrokinetic energy solutions often require high flow speeds, limiting their applicability in most rivers, canals, and estuaries. This results in a reliance on other less predictable or carbon-intensive energy sources.
Solution
GKinetic Energy provides hydrokinetic turbines designed to generate clean, reliable energy from low-flow water sources. Their core product is a turnkey floating unit featuring two vertical axis turbines fixed to a bluff body, accelerating water flow and maximizing energy capture. These turbines can operate in water depths as low as 50 cm and channel widths of 3 meters, making them suitable for a wide range of sites. The units are easily deployed, require no civil works, and are constructed from 98% recyclable materials, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional energy sources. A remote monitoring app provides users with real-time data and control over their energy production.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes homeowners, farmers, and businesses located near rivers, canals, and estuaries seeking a reliable and sustainable source of renewable energy.
Features
- Vertical axis hydrokinetic turbines designed for low-flow speeds (cut-in speed of 0.6 m/s)
- Floating platform housing electrical equipment and generators
- Scalable units ranging from 1-12kW install capacity, with options for larger arrays
- Simple mooring system for quick and easy deployment without civil works
- Constructed from 98% recyclable materials
- Remote monitoring and control via a mobile app
- Turbine design deflects debris, fish, and wildlife
- Suitable for water depths as low as 50cm and channel widths of 3m
- Can "dry out" and sit on the riverbed if water levels drop