MOORING SYSTEM FOR A TETHERED HYDROKINETIC DEVICE AND AN ARRAY THEREOF

摘要

A mooring system is disclosed for retaining one or more hydrokinetic devices. The system comprises: a hydrokinetic device that is configured to harness energy from a water current and generate electrical power; at least two anchors; and at least two mooring cables having upstream ends attached to the at least two anchors and downstream ends attached to the hydrokinetic device. A centerline of a mooring angle is substantially aligned with a most frequently occurring water current flow direction.