High-performance, FishSafe™ engineering

WHAT WE DO

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.

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Protecting eels and generating hydropower: understanding the interplay
Press

Protecting eels and generating hydropower: understanding the interplay

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US DOE Grants Natel $1.3M to Lead Sustainable Hydropower Education and Community Engagement Project in Minnesota
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US DOE Grants Natel $1.3M to Lead Sustainable Hydropower Education and Community Engagement Project in Minnesota

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Gia Schneider speaks about downstream fish passage on the Dam! hydropower podcast
Podcasts

Gia Schneider speaks about downstream fish passage on the Dam! hydropower podcast

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FishSafe Turbines Are More Cost-Effective Than Exclusion Screens, Study Finds
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FishSafe Turbines Are More Cost-Effective Than Exclusion Screens, Study Finds

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Our Technology

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.

RHT turbine install at Monroe Hydro

Head

up to 40 m (130 ft)

Efficiency

>90% peak efficiency

Fish Safety

98-100% safe fish passage
What we offer

FishSafe™ engineering services

Work with our team of experienced engineers to improve fish safety at the turbine or plant level.

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Industry Partners and Affiliations

International Hydropower Association logo
Ontario Waterpower Association
NWHA logo
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