Tocardo - Model T-01 -Tidal Turbines

Subhub tidal platform can be designed around any type of tidal turbine. However, QED acquired one of the world's reknowned tidal turbine companies called Tocardo in a Joint Venture with Inyanga/HydroWing, a like minded marine operations and technology company. Tocardo brings innovative Dutch engineering that is characteristised by efficient, reliable and really robust technology. Their tidal turbines have been operated in the Dutch storm barriers and sluice gates for over decade.

The T-1 is Tocardo’s most proven turbine. By generating energy in a predictable and cost effective way the T-01 is the best tidal turbine in its market segment with power outputs ranging from 50 to 100 kW. Due to its relatively small size it can be installed in shallow waters (4 meters and deeper). The turbines are made to last with very minimal maintenance. The design lifetime is at least 20 years.

The Subhub Community Demonstrator is design around a 4.0m diameter Tocardo T1 tidal turbine. These are arguably the most robust, reliable and well proven tidal turbines in the world having had over a decades worth of operation and development in Den Oever, Holland, shown below.