Technology
It’s in the water
The movement of the world’s water – whether inland or offshore – provides an abundant source of kinetic energy, which can be harnessed to generate electricity.
Instream Energy Systems offers an unprecedented opportunity to tap into in-stream resources found within canals, rivers, and marine environments.
Our technology delivers clean, renewable energy through a simple, innovative design. We minimize environmental impact while delivering predictable and dispatchable power for communities.
Hydrokinetic technology is critical to our clean energy future. Instream deployments can generate predictable power without significantly changing the flow of waterways, meaning less environmental impact, lower cost, faster construction, and fewer regulatory hurdles.
Nature’s current solution
Nature’s current solution
Turbines
Instream leads the way in scalable hydrokinetic power generation, with patented vertical axis hydrokinetic turbines (VAHTs) deployable in array configurations customized for each project.
Scalable to any project size, our systems are cost-effective, simple to install, and easy to maintain.
BAE Enhanced Patented Design
Our patented original BAE Systems high-efficiency rotor design is subject to continuing improvements in order to meet diverse operating conditions.
Simple
Standard vertical-axis turbines, mounting platforms, mooring systems, and pre-fabricated deployment structures reduce engineering complexity and allow for easy and fast project deployment.
Scalable
The modular approach provides flexibility in scaling energy and financing requirements. Standardized power generation blocks can be added to achieve the desired project size as power demand grows.
Low-Maintenance
The turbine, drivetrain, and electronics are above water, reducing corrosion and complications from marine environments.
Cost-Effective
Smaller turbine generators and standardized support structures enjoy mature supply chains and cost-effective maintenance processes. Installations in canal and river systems maximize and monetize existing water infrastructure.
Bi-Directional Versatility
Predictable performance in both inland water and marine tidal applications. Our cross-flow design produces power on both the ebb and the flow of the tide without a need of an orienting mechanism.
Proven to be safe for deployment in fish habitats, Instream Energy hydrokinetic turbines can provide predictable, emission-free renewable electricity.
Installation
Applications
Delivering Clean Energy to Varied Locations
Instream Energy Systems technology can be deployed in varying types of waterways to provide emission-free, renewable power to remote communities, industry, or the national grid, assisting in the transition to a more sustainable future.
Scalable Power for Any Need
Instream’s modular design allows for single units or turbine arrays at strategic locations. These hydrokinetic facilities generate significant clean electricity, feeding directly into the grid.
Reliable, Baseload Power for a Sustainable Future
As the world strives for net-zero emissions by 2050, Instream’s reliable, baseload clean energy solution becomes increasingly vital. Our technology offers a predictable path to sustainability.
Canals
Monetizing Canals For Clean Power
IES technology is designed for deployment in synergy with existing hydroelectric facilities and in engineered water systems such as canals to maximize the efficiency of existing infrastructure without impacting current operations.
Rivers
UNLOCKING POTENTIAL WITHOUT DISRUPTION
IES technology can be deployed in river environments to generate emissions-free electricity without damming or diversions. IES turbines offer a safer solution for power generation with minimal environmental impact. Ideal for shared waterways, IES arrays can be configured to accommodate navigation and recreation water uses.
Marine
HARNESSING THE OCEAN’S CURRENTS
Instream bi-directional turbines convert the formidable force of ocean currents into clean, renewable electricity. Turbines can be strategically placed in various marine settings, from tidal inlets and open ocean expanses to coastal estuaries, all while ensuring the safety of marine life and the sustainable generation of power.
Projects
Global Resource, Local Solution
Instream turbines empower communities and power operators to embrace distributed energy production solutions –delivering a local, dependable, cost-effective, and emissions-free energy source. This fuels the creation of high-skill job opportunities across various phases of project development, from engineering and construction to manufacturing and operation.
