Curved deflectors boost underwater turbine power output by 30%

Researchers found that adding curved deflectors to Savonius hydrokinetic turbines significantly improves their ability to capture wave and current energy. The low-cost modification could accelerate commercial deployment of marine renewable systems, reducing costs for coastal power generation and helping utilities meet clean energy targets.

Originaltitel: Study on the enhancement of wave energy capture performance of Savonius hydrokinetic turbines using rear-mounted curved deflectors