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...]

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

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...]

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...]

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

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

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...]

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

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