System for the exploitation of tidal- and river current energy

摘要

The invention concerns a plant for the production of electric energy from ocean- and river currents. The plant is completely submerged below the surface of the water and comprises several turbines (A) with blades (G), a carrying assembly (C), a backstay system (E) and a generator. The shafts of the turbines (A) are oriented perpendicular tot he direction of the water flow and the blades (G) are shaped as wings, such that the turbine (A) rotates in the same direction regardless of the direction of the flow. The turbine shafts are supported in a framework with buoyant vessels (B) secured to the carrying- and bearing system. The plant is built from modules.