HYDROKINETIC TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATION

Known by all parties, the use and prevalence of renewable energy is essential because of the global warming and environmental pollution effects of fossil fuels. Hydrokinetic is a renewable energy source. Marine currents and river currents at high-altitude internal regions create significant hydrokinetic potential. Hydrokinetic energy conversion systems are in development and new application stages. Researchers and organizations are working intensively on this topic. During some systems are in the phase of research and prototype development, others are at commercialization phase. This study presents some informations to understanding the existing systems, the implementation possibilities, the application difficulties and some solution suggestions.