Next Generation Hydropower Technology: Available, Economical,Quickly Deployed, while Minimizing the Impacts

摘要

The Kinetic Energy Recovery Turbine TREK technology is an innovative technology that will convert a fraction of the kinetic energy contained in rivers currents. The TREK technology targets sites that cannot be economically, technically or environmentally developed using conventional hydropower technologies (i.e. hydroelectric dams). The TREK is expected to deliver renewable base load electricity at a competitive cost compared to other renewable energy options. The technology can also be used to provide dispatchable and remote electricity. A preliminary resource assessment conducted by RSW has already indicated a potential for at least 10 000 MW of clean electricity generation capacity from the TREK technology across Canada, with at least a further 100 000 MW of TREK capacity globally.