摘要 |
An electrical power generation system for harvesting underwater river currents which generally includes one or more flotation members, a platform connected to the flotation members such that the platform is supported at least partially above a water surface of a river, at least one turbine extending below the platform, wherein the at least one turbine is positioned within an underwater current stream and generally comprised of an inverted wind turbine structure, at least one electrical generator positioned upon the platform and mechanically connected to the turbine to receive the rotational torque to be converted to electrical energy, wherein the electrical energy is transferred to an electrical grid distribution system, and an anchoring system having a rigid stabilization rod pivotally connected on each end for securing the platform to the embankment such as to permit the platform to rise and fall with the water surface of the river.
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