Named for a legendary laundress, the "Nausicaa IV" hydroelectric turbine transforms moving water into power. Ocean currents turn blades, which spin the rotor of a polyphase generator to create electri
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Named for a legendary laundress, the "Nausicaa IV" hydroelectric turbine transforms moving water into power. Ocean currents turn blades, which spin the rotor of a polyphase generator to create electricity.
—Build inside a water current —Connect to a nearby habitat or facility with power transmitter(s)
*"The hydroelectric turbine: a clever turn of phase."*
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Last updated 2026-05-14