High-performance, FishSafe™ engineering

WHAT WE DO

Natel specializes in data-driven hydraulic design of FishSafe™ hydropower turbines.  We conduct feasibility studies and scale model testing and partner with turbine manufacturing companies to implement our designs at large and small hydropower projects.

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A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity to Modernize Hydropower and Protect the Fish in Our Waters
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A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity to Modernize Hydropower and Protect the Fish in Our Waters

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Int'l Water Power & Dam Construction magazine profiles Gia Schneider
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Int'l Water Power & Dam Construction magazine profiles Gia Schneider

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Principal Engineer Sterling Watson wins NHA's Rising Star Award
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Principal Engineer Sterling Watson wins NHA's Rising Star Award

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Natel wins Best in Energy Tech Award from Global Tech Awards
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Natel wins Best in Energy Tech Award from Global Tech Awards

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Our Technology

Natel's FishSafe™ Restoration Hydro Turbine (RHT) designs provide safe passage for fish and other aquatic organisms while meeting high performance metrics and matching standard installation configurations.

RHT turbine install at Monroe Hydro
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Head

up to 40 m (130 ft)
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Efficiency

>90% peak efficiency
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Fish Passage

98-100% through-turbine survival
What we offer

FishSafe™ engineering services

Work with our team of experienced engineers to integrate fish passage into your power generation system.

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Industry Partners and Affiliations

DIVE Turbinen logo
HPP logo
Gugler logo
HydroAlp logo
International Hydropower Association logo
NHA logo
Waterpower Canada logo
Ontario Waterpower Association
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