Tidal-operated energy generating device and method of providing the device

摘要

An energy generating device 100 operated by the tide is disclosed, comprising a turbine unit 120 mounted in a fixed structure 110 separating the first water mass 130 and the second water mass 140. The turbine unit 120 is arranged to rotate within the fixed structure 110 about a substantially horizontal axis 180. The turbine unit 120 may be mounted within a substantially cylindrical assembly 150, and the fixed structure 110 has a substantially cylindrical cavity configured to receive the cylindrical assembly 150, thereby allowing the cylindrical assembly 150 to be Can rotate within. A method of providing such an energy generating device 100 is also disclosed.