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The Role of FishSafe™ Turbines in Preserving Aquatic Ecosystems
A fascinating talk about Natel FishSafe™ turbines, presented by Andreas Fürst of Energie Steiermark—owner/operator of Europe's first RHT—and by Natel's own Abe Schneider & Sterling Watson.
How FishSafe™ Turbines Can Help Re-Establish River Connectivity and Support Global Fisheries
Nearly half of the world’s fish species live in freshwater rivers, lakes, and wetlands, even though those represent less than 0.01% of the Earth’s water.
Power Engineering highlights the opportunity that FishSafe™ turbines present for hydropower
Power Engineering highlights the opportunity that FishSafe™ turbines present for hydropower to make a dramatic sustainability upgrade and lead the way for other renewables.
Turbine Design for Fish Inclusion: watch the SUSHP presentation
The presentation that Sterling and Abe gave at the Sustainability in Hydropower Conference at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology this spring is now online. Check it out!
Hydro Leader Magazine interviews Gia Schneider about Natel and FishSafe™ designs
Flip to page 26 to read HydroLeader's in-depth conversation with Gia about FishSafe™ turbine designs, earning Low-Impact Hydropower certifications, and learning about climate change from an early age.
Natel Energy Fall 2023 Newsletter
Eel passage at high speed, fish-safe retrofits to transform the hydro fleet, new DOE-funded projects, and the "mussel" behind clean water.
The case for FishSafe™ turbines, for both retrofit and new-build applications
Abe Schneider and Sterling Watson lay out the argument for FishSafe™ turbines in this paper published in The International Journal of Hydropower & Dams, Issue 5.
WWF, FIDIC and AECOM feature Natel in Playbook for Nature-Positive Infrastructure Development
The World Wildlife Fund, the International Federation of Consulting Engineers and AECOM featured Natel in a playbook for engineers to learn about sustainable infrastructure development.
Natel Awarded DOE Funding to Expand Scientific Understanding of FishSafe™ Turbine Design
FishSafe™ RHT designs are at the core of two research projects that have been recommended for funding by the U.S. DOE to advance the science required to engineer safer hydropower turbines.
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