NOVELTY - The ribbon drive power generation apparatus has a ribbon (12) which is formed of coils extending in a helical manner from a first end to a second end of an outer containment tube (14). The frequency of coils per unit length of outer containment tube increases from the first end to the second end of the outer containment tube. A rigid central tube is attached to an inner edge of the ribbon. An electricity generation unit obtains power from rotation of the ribbon and rigid central tube within the outer containment tube to generate power from fluid moving from the first end to the second end.    USE - Ribbon drive power generation apparatus for producing power utilizing rivers or streams. Uses include but are not limited for lighting shower stall, powering fans or radios, or provide lighting displays for public water fountain, providing emergency power for vessels stranded underwater, providing power to summer homes or camping near flowing water, producing power for remote monitoring for meteorological or military or pipeline or observational and other reporting purposes.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents energy loss to the sides by utilizing the containment tube. Prevents the alternator or generator unit from over-revving beyond the predetermined rotational or torque limit that can potentially damage the reduction gears, bearings, or belts, or the alternator or generator unit, by overheating or by premature wear of the bearings in the alternator or generator unit since the number of magnets in each half of the magnetic clutch can be adjusted. Prevents fall of alternator or generator effectiveness, suppresses burning out of the stator coils, and prolongs life cycle since the alternator or generator unit is prevented from over-revving beyond the predetermined rotational or torque limit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a ribbon drive power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view highlighting the peripheral design for the water generation system.    Ribbon (12)    Rotor structure (13)    Outer containment tube (14)    Central opening (16)