Natel specializes in data-driven hydraulic design of FishSafe™ hydropower turbines. We conduct feasibility studies and scale model testing and partner with turbine manufacturing companies to implement our designs at large and small hydro projects.
Hydropower is the world's leading source of renewable energy and is critical to the global energy transition. But, traditional hydropower can negatively impact aquatic ecosystems.
With much of the hydro in the US, Canada, and Europe old and in need of upgrade and/or working to meet new environmental targets, there is an incredible opportunity to replace the existing fleet with turbines designed for safe fish passage.
MIT Tech Review explored how FishSafe hydro supports the energy transition by keeping existing hydropower online while improving environmental performance.
Natel's FishSafe™ Restoration Hydro Turbine (RHT) designs provide safe passage for fish and other aquatic organisms while meeting high performance metrics and matching standard installation configurations.
Work with our team of experienced engineers to improve fish safety at the turbine or plant level.
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