Technologies such as nuclear power and water turbines with dams are currently the only energy solutions that can offer stabilized green energy supply, but their establishment time, costs, and environmental impact are enormous.

 

The establishment of solar and wind farms typically takes 2 to 7 years, whereas Millfield Flow Converter's hybrid hydropower technology can be installed and commissioned in just one day.

 

With plans for an additional 40,000 dams in Europe to create green energy security, MFC offers an alternative solution that does not harm fish or wildlife and does not require water damming. This provides a qualified and rapid solution to rethink thousands of years of experience with energy from water currents, and MFC could be the missing link in addressing one of the greatest challenges of our time: ensuring and stabilizing Power to X and grid production with green, stable, and predictable energy. We can thus contribute to stabilizing market supplies and price guarantees.

 

Along many rivers in the developed world, residential complexes, businesses, and harbors are being constructed. These are densely populated areas, making it challenging to acquire land and permits to build wind turbines and solar parks, which means that energy must be transported from afar. With MFC mounted on a riverbank or on a barge, a local green energy supply can be established for its own microgrid or as a supplement to the public grid. When the solution delivers for local consumption, it saves enormous costs, and the solution is visibly sustainable.

 

In developing countries, where 733 million people lack access to clean water and electricity, MFC could have a profound positive impact. The lack of electricity leads to the use of firewood, releasing CO2 and harmful smoke, which causes severe respiratory diseases and health problems. Furthermore, the lack of clean water is a major cause of waterborne diseases and sanitation issues.

 

MFC can improve health by providing stable energy and clean water directly, enabling cleaner water treatment and distribution without the need for significant investments in new electricity grids. At the same time, thousands of potential working hours currently spent collecting water could be freed up.

 

A single MFC unit (0.5 MW) can generate enough stable electricity to meet the minimum energy needs (100 kWh annually) of 43,800 people in African countries, according to the International Energy Agency. This stability can drive economic growth, enhance local development, attract businesses, and create new strategic jobs that improve living conditions and reduce migration to cities.