Breakthrough Energy Ventures leads the round with funds to support accelerated growth ALAMEDA, Calif., July 21, 2021 -- Natel Energy, a supplier of sustainable hydropower solutions, today announced a $20M funding round led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and supported by Chevron Technology Ventures. The company will use the funding to build momentum in the deployment of its flagship product, the Restoration Hydro Turbine (RHT), which enables cost-effective production of distributed reliable … [Read more...]

Natel Energy’s expanded team will continue to fuel its rapid growth and leadership position in the Modern Hydropower industry Alameda, Calif. --- March 17, 2021 --- Natel Energy, a provider of sustainable hydropower solutions, today announced the growth of its board of directors with the appointment of Yves Rannou, former CEO of GE Hydropower. He will join six current board members with broad experience across the renewable energy spectrum.  Rannou brings more than 25 years of experience … [Read more...]

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory shows 100% safe fish passage for hydro turbine Alameda, Calif. --- December 10, 2020 --- Natel Energy, a supplier of sustainable hydropower solutions, today announced the successful completion of the Monroe Hydro Project with the installation of its 1 MW class D190 Restoration Hydro Turbine (RHT), and 100% safe fish passage test results from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL).  The Monroe Hydro Project in Madras, Oregon is a … [Read more...]

Natel Energy Raises $11M from Schneider Electric Ventures and Breakthrough Energy Ventures to Deliver Reliable, Renewable Hydro Power to Communities Company completes successful deployment of its fish-safe Restoration Hydro Turbine at Freedom Falls, ME Alameda, California - March 26, 2020 - Natel Energy, a supplier of sustainable hydropower solutions, today announced that it has closed a $11 million investment, led by Schneider Electric Ventures and supported by Breakthrough Energy Ventures. … [Read more...]

The hydroEngine is featured in the last issue of Hydro Review! Check out the full article at this link. … [Read more...]

How can the hydroEngine® combine low cost, high performance, and support to the environment? A comprehensive overview of the opportunity and impact of the technology of Natel, with a focus on the achievements made possible by the DOE SBIR Phase II Award. … [Read more...]

Following the news of the DOE funding recently awarded to Natel, Engineering 360 published a short article on the hydroEngine®. Read it here! … [Read more...]

The US Department of Energy has featured Natel in a recent episode of its "Direct Current" podcast. The podcast follows hydropower from its historical origins to a new wave of technologies that could help shape the future of the industry. … [Read more...]

Natel was featured in the November issue of Harper's Magazine. The article, "A generating beaver dam - Thinking small to end the era of big dams", by Jacque Leslie, is a general overview of Natel technology and projects. … [Read more...]

Natel Energy was featured in a City of Alameda video promoting the city’s business infrastructure. Gia Schneider was interviewed for the video, and praised Alameda Point’s extensive manufacturing spaces, and community of innovative renewables manufacturers. … [Read more...]