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Aquanator

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The Aquanator is a small-scale tidal-power device that uses rows of hydrofoils to generate electricity from water currents. It was invented by the Australian engineer Michael Perry.

Facts
Partially Attested
Invented Year
2004 1
Source gives only the announcement year, not an invention year.
Classification
Maturity
TRL 3: Experimental Proof of Concept 1
Technology Type
Tidal power device 1
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Source Wikipedia: Aquanator

Uses Source

Source Wikipedia: Aquanator
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Aquanator
  • Introduction
    a small-scale tidal-power device
  • History
    The Aquanator was announced in 2004.
  • Uses Source: Tidal and Marine Energy, Wikipedia article lead
    The Aquanator was a small-scale tidal-power device, a device which uses rows of hydrofoils to generate electricity from
  • Developed By: Michael Perry, Lead
    It was invented by Australian Michael Perry.
  • In Group: Tidal Energy Devices, Lead
    The Aquanator was a small-scale tidal-power device, a device which uses rows of hydrofoils to generate electricity from water currents.
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