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DOE awarding $35M to 11 projects for hydrokinetic turbine development; ARPA-E SHARKS

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The University of Michigan proposes the RAFT concept as a solution for hydrokinetic energy harvesting. The innovative new turbine designs, along with distributed load control and regulator concepts, significantly reduce the levelized cost of energy. University of Alaska Fairbanks. University of Virginia. Emrgy, Inc.

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US DOE Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

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The 27 projects range from concept studies and component design research to prototype development and in-water device testing. Selected projects include: Discovery, Concept Definition, and Early Stage Development. Component Proof-of-Concept. Total Project Value: $300,000. Resolute Marine Energy, Inc. DOE Funding: $240,000.

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