Kineticurrents Company has developed and tested two iterations prototypes with the latest being 40% efficient and converting water current into electricity at 1-2 m/s water velocity. The generator floats in place of operation, preferably on the outflow below an existing hydroelectric dam and ties into the existing transmission line, vastly increasing the dam's output at a minimal environmental and material cost. The generator uses a series of military grade fabric scoops (similar to sea anchors) to interface with the current, essentially an elongated water wheel. The generator is powered by slowing down scoops filled with the most cohesive of non metallic liquid as they travel downstream pushed and pulled by gravity and the surrounding current. The scoops fold closed and travel back upstream out of the water. The scoops are attached to a series of conveyor belts loops that rotate the end rollers which powers the transmission and alternator. The patented generator is floated and anchored in place or removed, with an electrical cable run ashore to tie into the grid or micro grid. The generator qualifies for fast track licensing by FERC. The International Energy Agency (IEA) recent white paper on hydropower stated that there is no better constant source of renewable energy than hydropower to support the integration of more solar and wind deployments
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