Natel Energy

Distributed, baseload, renewable hydropower

Hydropower’s Future in a Zero-carbon Grid

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...]

Why is a fish safe turbine important?

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...]

Keeling Curve Prize

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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Natel Energy, Inc.
2401 Monarch Street
Alameda, CA 94501, USA

Tel 510.342.5269
Fax 866.710.5144

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