OblinArk Delivers Technology
Localized energy production, energy where it is needed.
A comparative low cost solution to run in river hydro kinetic power generation
The Ark is based on a boat design with an integral series of water wheels. Its size is fully scale able and modular, dependent on the local environment. There is no reason why versions several times larger than the first production models cannot be built and implemented.
OblinArk Specifications
| Type | Length | Height | Width | Draft | Req flow | Weight |
| 25KW | 12.19M | 2.59M | 2.44M | 250mm – 750mm | 1.5 – 6m/s | 6500kg |
| 90KW | 24.5M | 2.85M | 4.7M | 250mm – 750mm | 2.5 – 6m/s | 22600kg |
| 180K | 24.5M | 2.85M | 4.7M | 250mm – 750mm | 4.0 – 6m/s | 24900kg |
Levelised Energy Costs
Comparing OblinArk against published DECC hydro costs
| 41 Year LEC per MWh | |
| 90 Kw OblinArk | £48 |
| 180Kw OblinArk | £42 |
| DECC 2011 Hydro < 5MW – Low | £68 |
| DECC 2011 Hydro <5MW – medium | £105 |
| DECC 2011 Hydro <5MW – High | £217 |
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Flexibility Offers flexibility to re-position the OblinArk into the ideal location should conditions change.
Located anywhere on the water way, which has a suitable mooring and water velocity.
With its low draft, allows delivery to the remotest of locations
Location
The world’s top 10 rivers are ideal for using this approach to energy generation
| River | Locations | Length in miles |
| Nile | Africa | 4180 |
| Amazon | South America | 3912 |
| Mississippi | USA | 3710 |
| yangtze | China | 3602 |
| Ob | Russia | 3459 |
| Yellow | China | 2900 |
| Yenisei | Russia | 2800 |
| Parana | South America | 2795 |
| Irtish | Russia | 2758 |
| Zaire (Congo) | Congo | 2716 |
