Power Sector
SHKT Technology under Hydro Category to achieve net zero emission target
This technology is a solution that may support the power sector in meeting the growing demand for base-load, round-the-clock renewable energy, especially in areas with poor grid accessibility.
Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recognized Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology under the Hydro Category to drive innovations and explore alternate technologies to achieve net zero emission targets and ensure sustainable development of the power sector for the nation.
SHKT uses the kinetic energy of flowing water with practically zero potential head for the generation of electrical energy unlike conventional units, which utilize the potential energy of water through the construction of suitable civil structures such as dams, diversion weirs, and barrages for the creation of necessary 'Head'.