2014 Ocean Exchange Registrant

1. DEEP GREEN - TIDAL AND OCEAN CURRENT ENERGY
Economic Energy Generation in
Low Current Velocity Water

2. Power generation from tidal and
ocean currents is predictable and
reliable compared to other renewable
energy sources. Minesto has a unique
position in the emerging marine
energy industry since its technology is
the only one known to operate
economically in low current
velocities, of only 1.2-2.5m/s,
meaning that the technology unlocks
hitherto inaccessible renewable
energy resources.
DEEP GREEN - TIDAL AND OCEAN CURRENT ENERGY

3. Deep Green resembles an underwater kite, comprised of a
wing and a turbine, which is secured to the seabed with a
tether and moves with high speed in an 8-shaped path in the
tidal or ocean current, reaching a speed 10 times higher than
the ocean current speed.
The unique principle offers a number of advantages:
• High efficiency has the ability to increase the relative flow by a factor of
10.
• Small in size and lightweight a 0.5MW plant weighs 7 tonnes
• Low-cost offshore operations smaller boats and equipment for
installation, service and maintenance.
• Availability at sites for offshore operations Deep Green sites are
accessible up to 14 hours per day versus in high-velocity currents boats
can only operate for a maximum of 3 hours per day.
The unique design and all the above reasons lead to the
ultimate advantage of a low cost of energy.

4. To learn more about this and other innovative solutions
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Other tidal technologies are
designed for high- speed
currents with velocities above
2.4 m/s. These sites contain
large amounts of energy, but
their geographical areas are
limited and due to strong water
currents, the sites are difficult
to operate in.
Due to the ability to operate in
lower velocities Deep Green
complements other
technologies rather than
compete with them.