In September 2021, Natel conducted formal testing with PNNL on a cohort of American eel passing through the RHT test unit operating at 670 rpm under 10 m of hydraulic head. Following the test the eels were monitored for 48 hours with 100% survival.
We are thrilled to announce that our FishSafe™ turbine designs have won the Best in Energy Tech Award from the Global Tech Awards!
Climate change website The Cool Down praised Natel's FishSafe™ turbine designs, calling them "airbag[s] for fish."
This photo of Staff Mechanical Engineer Kelsey Seto by Staff Mechanical Engineer Johannes Santen won 5th place of all submissions in the USAID E4SEA Women in Energy Design and Photo Contest.