Japan Energy Fund has invested in Natel Energy through its Decarbonized Tech Fund managed by Japan Energy Capital.
Natel Energy is a US-based sustainable energy company that offers both a proprietary, fish-safe Restoration Hydro Turbine design and a SaaS solution called HydroForecast.
https://www.japanenergyfund-ventures.com/natel-energy-press-release
This article from the Water Power Technologies Office includes a photograph of Natel's technology and encourages the adoption of turbines that are safe for fish to pass through.
Power Engineering highlights the opportunity that FishSafe™ turbines present for hydropower to make a dramatic sustainability upgrade and lead the way for other renewables.
The Cleanie Awards® announced that Natel won bronze in the 2022 Clean Energy Startup Company of the Year category. The RHT was also recognized as a Pioneer in New Technology finalist.