From a 3D printed vaccine patch to an electric truck, a seawater-powered lamp, and countless other bold innovations, the sixth annual awards honor the products, concepts, companies, policies, and designs that are driving change, tackling issues from climate change to inequality, and so much more.  Alameda, CA [May 3, 2022] — The winners of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards were announced today, honoring clean technology, innovative corporate initiatives, brave new designs for … [Read more...]

The company will install up to 90 of its Restoration Hydro Turbines at three non-powered dams ALAMEDA, Calif. — Sept. 28, 2021 — Natel Energy, a supplier of sustainable hydropower solutions, announced today it will develop, finance and construct three non-powered dam sites along Louisiana's Red River in partnership with Nelson Energy, a Minneapolis-based firm that has successfully developed and licensed over $250 million of hydroelectric projects in the U.S. With Nelson Energy as an advisory … [Read more...]

Nicolas Serrie joins as General Manager of Hydro to accelerate global expansion Alameda, Calif. --- Sep 15, 2021 --- Natel Energy, a supplier of sustainable hydropower solutions, today announced it has appointed Nicolas Serrie, former VP of product management for General Electric (GE) Hydro and president of GE Hydro France, as its general manager of hydro. Nicolas brings nearly two decades of high-caliber experience to Natel and aims to further accelerate growth for the company, which … [Read more...]

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...]