Tidal Kites, underwater “flying” machines are operating to generate electricity beneath the waters of the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic. Called “sea dragons” or “tidal kites,” they resemble aircraft but are advanced tidal turbines, that harness ocean power to generate electricity.
Minesto’s Dragon 4 model is equipped with an automatic installation mode where the kite system’s connector can be lowered efficiently and descends within minutes. The fast and easy connection to the seabed foundation allows for instant grid connection and the installed kite system is immediately in production mode.
Dragon 4 has a rated power of 100 kW and is designed for microgrid installations. The Dragon 4 – main design properties:
100 kW rated capacity generator Dry weight (excl. tether): approx. 2.7 tonnes Turbine diameter: 1,3 m Overall Kite dimensions: LxWxH: 4 x 4.9 x 2.8 m Tether length: 40-100m.
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Designed with the ease of packing and transportation in mind, Minesto’s microgrid model, Dragon 4, fits into a 20 ft container. Minesto’s Dragon 4 model is equipped with an automatic installation mode where the kite system’s connector can be lowered efficiently and descends within minutes. The fast and easy connection to the seabed foundation allows for instant grid connection and the installed kite system is immediately in production mode.
