They are comprehensive. Verdant Power systems are “water to wire” systems, meaning that the technology can be used to take a project from start to finish–from natural flowing water to grid-connected power.

They are cost effective. The systems are modular in design and can be tailored specifically to the maximize the characterstics of a particular site and produce the most cost-effective power.

They are simple. The Kinetic Hydropower Systems and Free Flow Turbine were developed with an imperative for simplicity and ruggedness, decreasing capital, operations and maintenance costs; and enhancing their commerical viability. Additionally, the systems do not require any dams, impoundments or other major civil works, making them safe for fish passage, causing minimal public impact, and enhancing their applicability across the globe, especially in developing countries.

Specific benefits of the Kinetic Hydropower System and Free Flow Turbines are that they…

• Consume no fossil fuels and emit no greenhouse gases;
• Have high capacity factors (ranging from 30 to 90 percent) and capacity values,
  because of the predictability and reliability of tidal currents and river flows;
• Will have competitive installation cost/ kW ($2,000-$2,500)
• Produce power near point of consumption, using indigenous clean resources
• Ultimately will facilitate compliance with Renewable Portfolio Standards;
  In addition to energy production, can provide other ancillary community-based services such as reverse osmosis systems for desalinization and potable water; pumping for irrigation and oxygenation of anoxic waters; and electrolysis for hydrogen production.