NOVELTY - The apparatus has a ribbon/vane (22) extending radially inward from outer peripheral edge length less than radius of an outer containment tube (24) to form a central axial opening in the ribbon, where the ribbon is located within the outer containment tube along longitudinal direction. A rigid central tube is attached to an inner edge of the ribbon. Power units obtain power from rotation of the ribbon and the rigid central tube within the outer containment tube to generate power from fluid moving from an end to another end.    USE - Ribbon drive apparatus for generating electrical power from river or stream, tidal flow, bay current, ocean current, dam, marina and vessel docked or moored or at sea for a hydrokinetic wave application, summer home or camping near flowing water field, remote monitoring for seismic field, meteorological or military or pipeline observational and reporting purpose, vessels stranded underwater or rendered motionless field, water fountain field, shower head field, internal application, milking machine field, manufacturing process field, pumping water into oil well field, emptying or refilling quarry field, rooftop water tower field, water piping in tall building field, replacement or supplementation of pressure relief valve field, extraterrestrial application and miniaturized micro circuitry field (all claimed). Can also be used for shower stall, fan and radio application.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows magnets on outer periphery of the containment tube to be fixed on a stationary mounting tube between end collars to generate electricity. The containment tube prevents loss of energy with an open hydraulic turbine type design. The apparatus allows a grill to cover opening in a forward collar to prevent fouling or damage of a coil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a ribbon drive power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a ribbon or coil assembly utilized with a power generation system.    Ribbon/vane (22)    Outer containment tube (24)    Element (26)