A self-powered movable seawall system that utilizes microtidal energy to generate electricity (IMAGE)

Tokyo Institute of Technology

A self-powered movable seawall system that utilizes microtidal energy to generate electricity

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Self-elevating seawall gate uplifts from the underground storage space, creating a difference in seawater level before and after the gate elevation. Due to the difference in sea level, strong inflow is generated, then several small turbines (propellers) work for generating electricity.

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Hiroshi Takagi

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