Porpoise Power

A whale’s tail can deliver 100kW to push 100 tonnes at 10 knots. The same design can be used to generate power in tidal streams.

Tidal power complements wind and solar. Like nuclear, it is completely predictable, giving baseload power, but is far, far cheaper and quicker to build. This is a global opportunity, with our focus initially on the perfect conditions around the UK, Ireland and northern France.

Porpoise fin
technology

Using bio-inspired hydropower systems, the approach involves the use of fins placed in the tidal stream to generate power which is then converted to electricity. Scalable from a single to multi-unit array, we envisage this technology generating enough energy to power anything from a boat or marina to a small community or industrial customer and ultimately could be linked directly into the grid.

The benefits of Porpoise

Close to the user.

Shallow and in low flow sites allow electricity to be generated close to the user, whether they be single units serving communities & businesses, or arrays serving cities.

Low impact.

Sitting low on the water, they will not interfere with the views, and with fins moving at half the speed of the flow, they will become a haven for marine life.

Competitive cost.

A modular approach and low capital infrastructure requirement means we target to be competitive with offshore wind.

Team

It’s a start up with huge ambitions, backed by three venture capital firms that believe in the power of the oceans to aid our move from fossil fuels. We’re not yet diverse, but want to be, so do get in touch if you are looking for a job in climate tech. We’re looking primarily for engineers, based in the Oxford area.

hello@porpoisepower.com

Partners

We’re delighted to be supported in our quest by our fantastic investors Zero Carbon Capital, Creator Fund and OSE among others, together with Innovate.

If you’d like to have a Porpoise powering your business or community, or would be interested in investing, do get in touch.

hello@porpoisepower.com