Proteus develops and deploys tidal turbines that harness the predictable ebb and flow of ocean tides to generate renewable electricity, contributing over 20 GWh to the energy grid. The company addresses the need for reliable and environmentally responsible energy solutions by providing a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels without visual pollution or negative impacts on marine ecosystems.
Funding
$644.3K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
The global energy grid requires reliable and environmentally responsible renewable energy solutions to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Existing renewable energy sources often suffer from intermittency, visual pollution, and potential negative impacts on ecosystems.
Solution
Proteus Marine Renewables develops and deploys commercially viable tidal turbine generation systems (TTGS) that harness the predictable power of ocean tides to generate renewable electricity. Their submerged tidal turbines offer a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels without visual pollution or navigation risks, and have been proven to be safe for marine ecosystems. Proteus provides a comprehensive end-to-end solution, from system design and component manufacturing to installation, commissioning, and long-term operations and maintenance. By converting the consistent ebb and flow of tides into a dependable source of electricity, Proteus enables precise forecasting of tidal energy generation, which, when combined with storage, can achieve base-load supply.
Target Audience
Proteus's primary customers are tidal array developers, energy companies, and governments seeking reliable, predictable, and environmentally responsible renewable energy sources.
Features
- Submerged tidal turbines with zero visual pollution and no navigation or surface impact risk
- AR1100 turbine featuring advanced pitch and yaw systems, uprated to 1.1 MW to boost yield
- Comprehensive services including system design, final assembly, installation, commissioning, and O&M
- Integration of rotating equipment, main powertrain, and electrical systems from generator to grid through strategic partnerships
- Tidal turbine generation systems designed for multi-megawatt tidal stream projects
- Expertise in tidal array development, delivery, and robust operational performance