Minesto has just presented the Dragon 12. A 25-ton and 1,2 MW power giant ready to set sail and conquer the world's oceans. Like a giant dancing in the depths of the sea, this tidal-motor “stag beetle” moves with the grace of a kite, using underwater currents to generate energy. Clean, renewable energy, almost a dream that takes shape in the stormy waters of innovation.
The rhythm of the sea: an energetic symphony
The Dragon 12 is an “artificial marine creature” following a figure-eight trajectory, an infinite dance that captures the essence of ocean ebb and flow. Its wing is the beating heart of a true energetic symphony, which transforms every movement into pure energy. Kill how poetic I am today.
Is it because I am convinced that the ability to exploit the energy of marine currents opens up previously unthinkable scenarios? Think about it for a moment: an ocean of energy, literally under our feet, is just waiting to be captured and transformed into light, heat, life. This Dragon 12 is a true manifesto towards a sustainable future.
The estimates of Ocean Energy Europe they say that marine energy would be able to satisfy 10% of European electricity demand by 2050, with an estimated production capacity of 100 GW.
A stag beetle in the heart of the ocean
Every component of the Dragon 12, from its hydrodynamic wing to its control technology, is an expression of extraordinary ingenuity. The device contains 92 patents. The launch and recovery system of this “stag beetle” has been successfully implemented in Vestmanna, Faroe Islands.
A test highlighted the operational efficiency of the system and its ability to generate energy sustainably. How many other scenarios will prove compatible with optimal exploitation of this technology? The arduous sentence is for future users.
Meanwhile, this technological kite spreads its wings and flies underwater towards the future.
