Scaled hydropower

This invention describes a system for building structures in rivers, like fish passages or parts of hydropower plants. It uses individual stacks of modular blocks, each secured separately to the riverbed with a strong anchor. These stacks are not rigidly connected to each other, but they use vertical seals and compressible gaskets, specifically made of neoprene, to prevent water leakage between them.

Why it matters: Increased regulatory emphasis on ecological river restoration and fish passage since 2020 favors modular, adaptable structures. Advances in underwater construction robotics could now simplify deployment of these individually anchored stacks.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedPost-tension anchors, modular blocks, riverbed foundation, seals.

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