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Beyond Earth Day: The Everyday Practice of Developing More Sustainable Hydropower

April 22, 2022

Originally posted on LinkedIn, April 22, 2022 By Gia Schneider As we approach Earth Day, I want to share a bit of background on Natel’s effort to reimagine hydropower as a tool that can deliver reliable renewable energy, while also supporting and improving river ecosystems around the world. Hydropower is already the world’s largest source of renewable energy, but to keep global warming under 1.5 degrees Celsius, the amount of power generated from water must double over the next thirty … [Read more...]

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Monroe Fish Passage Testing Video

December 10, 2020

Watch the video below to learn about the successful Monroe Fish Passage Tests! … [Read more...]

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Hydropower’s Future in a Zero-carbon Grid

December 7, 2020

Hydropower sits at the nexus of energy and water, enabling hydropower projects to be catalysts for positive change. If designed with both in mind, hydropower projects can increase reliable renewable generation and have positive benefits for river ecosystems and water users. Conventional approaches to hydropower did not always adequately consider the ecosystem impacts of large structures — but major shifts the hydropower industry are underway. On October 13, 2020, the hydropower industry and … [Read more...]

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Why is a fish safe turbine important?

December 3, 2020

Hydropower is the generation of electricity from flowing water - rivers, streams, ocean tides and currents. It is a clean, domestic, renewable energy source that is flexible and reliable. Many hydropower plants can ramp from zero to maximum output in as little as 10 minutes, providing rapid response power to support the stability of the electrical grid and thus modern economies. During the Northeast blackouts of 1965 and 2003, and more recently this summer in California, hydropower plants … [Read more...]

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Fish Safe Restoration Hydro Turbine Video

April 24, 2020

Watch the video below to learn about the Fish Safe features of the Restoration Hydro Turbine! … [Read more...]

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Freedom Falls Hydro Project Video

March 18, 2020

Watch the video below to learn about the Freedom Falls Hydro Project! … [Read more...]

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Freedom Falls hydroEngine Assembly Progress Photo Gallery

October 16, 2018

View Natel's progress on the Freedom Falls hydroEngine assembly! … [Read more...]

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Keeling Curve Prize

August 16, 2018

On June 29th, Natel Energy was selected as a winner of the 2018 Keeling Curve Prize for our efforts to develop sustainable, distributed hydropower and speed the transition to a carbon free grid. Watch the video and learn more! … [Read more...]

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Hydraulic Testing Video

April 11, 2018

Natel has released a video detailing the Linear Pelton Hydraulic Testing Facility. Watch the video below to learn about this new tester! … [Read more...]

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Hydraulic Loop / Linear Pelton Progress Slideshow

December 7, 2017

Natel has released a slideshow showing construction of the hydraulic testing facility and Linear Pelton hydroEngine build! View the gallery below! … [Read more...]

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Highlights

Natel’s Fish Testing Lab Makes Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas List

Natel’s Fish Testing Lab Makes Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas List

Beyond Earth Day: The Everyday Practice of Developing More Sustainable Hydropower

Beyond Earth Day: The Everyday Practice of Developing More Sustainable Hydropower

Natel Newsletter, Q1, 2022

Natel Newsletter, Q1, 2022

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Gia Schneider Selected as One of Grist’s 50 Fixers

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