TideGen

Project Overview

The project brings together academic expertise, industry know-how, and local manufacturing capability to validate CGEN’s next-generation generator design. With support from UK partners including Rudders and Fountain Design Ltd, the project is developing, building, and testing a modular generator system designed specifically for tidal applications.

Objectives

• Prove performance of the modular generator in real tidal operating conditions.
• Demonstrate manufacturability and cost efficiency at pre-commercial scale.
• Strengthen UK capability by engaging local design, fabrication, and assembly partners.
• Lay the groundwork for wider adoption in tidal, wave, and offshore wind projects.

Why It Matters

TideGEN marks the next stage in CGEN’s journey from lab-based prototypes to real-world deployment. By combining field testing at META with a UK-centred supply chain, the project aims to build confidence in modular generator technology as a scalable, maintainable solution for the marine energy sector.