GKinetic Energy heads to France for renewable energy generator testing

Source: GKinetic

GKinetic Energy will test its 3 kW renewable energy generator at the Ifremer flume tank in Boulogne sur Mer, France, as part of preparations for commercial pilots scheduled for later this year.

The testing campaign is supported by the RISEnergy Transnational Access (TA) programme, an EU-funded initiative aimed at accelerating renewable energy technologies.

GKinetics said:

Commenting on the Ifremer facilities and their testing plan, GKinetics said,"The facility and the team at at Boulognes Sur Mer are world class". 

"The flume is equipped with advanced laser technology that allows us to map flow behaviour around and through our turbines. Using 3D laser doppler velocimetry we can accurately map the flow of water through our patented counter-rotating turbines to further increase efficiency. We look forward to working with the Ifremer team again this Summer".

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GKinetic renewable energy turbine. Photo courtesy of GKinetics

In March 2024, GKinetic Energy secured a patent in India for its hydrokinetic turbine, representing the tenth patent awarded to the company.