Potential Applications
Trident Renewable Energy Systems has developed a hydropower generation system* that will enable many more sites to be utilised for renewable energy at an acceptable return on investment and in an environmentally acceptable manner.
Below are illustrations of Trident AquaSail®'s potential at three surveyed sites.
Incorporating the Trident AquaSail® system into a tidal lake management solution enables electricity to be generated from tidal flows over a longer period of time with minimal environmental impact. The system can also provide benefits to the wildlife habitat of the lake through (e.g.) improved oxygenation and nutrient distribution.
Where piers project into a significant tidal stream, they can provide a platform for Trident AquaSail®. A survey of such a site indicated that enough electricity for over 2,500 typical homes could be produced with an annual income of £875,000.
Incorporating Trident AquaSail® into a Bridge Structure over a tidal estuary can generate significant electricity and income. A survey of one typical site estimated over 7,000 homes being supplied with electricity and nearly £2.5million of income a year at current rates.
