The Minesto company has confirmed that the Dragon 12 tidal energy kite , with a capacity of 1.2 MW, has operated satisfactorily after three months of testing installed in Vestmanna, Faroe Islands. The system has provided essential information demonstrating the commercial viability of Dragon Class technology on a large scale.
The Tidal Power Kite
At the beginning of February, the installation of this innovative power plant It marked the beginning of an extensive series of tests, during which it has remained operational without interruptions, providing valuable results and data. “This data allows us to assure our customers that Dragon Class technology is ready to enter a mass production phase.“said Martin Edlund, CEO of Minesto.
[post_relacionado]A smaller system, the 100 kW Dragon 4, has also been installed in the Vestmanna Strait. This event is recorded as the first mini array of tidal energy kites in operation in the world, which has allowed Minesto to explore new verification and learning methodologies on park design, such as the optimization and performance of its products.
The successful trajectory of the Dragon 12 tidal energy kite. Source: Minesto
With the operation of these two systems in parallel, Minesto has intensified its activity, while maintaining the profitability of operations. The company’s goal is to continue electrical production and testing, with specific plans to demonstrate the superiority of Dragon Class technology and its ability to deliver viable products to the market.
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Source and photo: Minesto