{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Energy Canvas with Celtic Dynamics","title":"Hydrokinetic Energy: Unlocking River Power","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1730,"description":"The shift towards a secure, decarbonised energy system demands highly predictable, local power sources to complement intermittent wind and solar generation. This need has brought new attention to overlooked renewable resources.\nDiscover how free-flowing water can provide constant, reliable electricity through a decentralised system. The discussion covers GKinetic’s patented, slow-turning turbines, their key role in energy security, and the challenging regulatory hurdles facing this promising new technology.\nWe are joined by Gary Brennan, Chief Technology Officer of GKinetic Energy, who is pioneering the development of turbine systems that harness clean, renewable energy from rivers and tidal flow.\nThings We Spoke About\nHydrokinetic turbines use free-flowing water\nFloating turbine model and design adaptations\nHydrokinetic energy provides predictable base load\nPatented slow-turning turbine system prevents fatigue\nCreating modular river energy communities\nGUEST DETAILS\nGary Brennan is CTO at GKinetic Energy Ltd., a Limerick based developer of unique hydrokinetic water turbines that generate clean, reliable electricity from free-flowing water with no dams or diversion.\nGary started his career in Architectural Technology, running his own company for 8 years before his interest in climate change, renewable energy systems and energy conservation led him to study Energy Systems & Mechanical Engineering.\nHe leads the technical design & development of the company's low impact hydrokinetic turbine systems, manages regulatory consenting, and site resource assessment. The modular floating 2kW & 12kW units enable users to harness a reliable and steady source of clean baseload energy from rivers or tidal estuaries.\nContact Gary: \nWebsite: www.gkinetic.com\nSocial Media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gkinetic-energy-ltd/posts/?feedView=all\nMORE INFORMATION\nAbout The Energy Canvas Podcast\nThe Energy Canvas is brought to you by Celtic Dynamics, exploring the intersection of...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/EE1DSzgh7QouiwkZWNnr3IlhW-pODOTZWHht2GpycDI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNDJl/ZTlhYjcyNTI5Yjkx/NTk4MGRiZTA5OTYx/NTgwZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}