Natel Energy

Utility Selects US-Based Hydropower Innovator Natel Energy to Expand Hydro’s Reach in Austria

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Alameda, California, Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In partnership with leading Austrian utility company, Energie Steiermark, Natel Energy has just commissioned its first European hydropower project.

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  • Alameda, California, Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In partnership with leading Austrian utility company, Energie Steiermark, Natel Energy has just commissioned its first European hydropower project.
  • “Austria, like the rest of Europe, is working hard to swiftly shift its energy sources to a greater number of renewable providers.
  • The Sauerbrunn Hydro Project marks the third active project for Natel Energy and the springboard for Natel’s continued growth in Europe.
  • Natel is expediting the energy transition with modern, sustainable hydropower that supports healthy rivers, and with accurate, timely decision-making tools that improve water resource management.

Natel Energy and MyHydro Kick Off First of Project to Bring Renewable Power to Africa’s Democratic Republic of Congo

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Alameda, California, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sustainable hydropower leader Natel Energy has partnered with U.S. energy investor and developer Symbion Power , to launch MyHydro , a pan Africa power investor bringing much-needed electricity to Africa’s Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the form of renewable and fish-safe hydropower.

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  • Alameda, California, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sustainable hydropower leader Natel Energy has partnered with U.S. energy investor and developer Symbion Power , to launch MyHydro , a pan Africa power investor bringing much-needed electricity to Africa’s Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the form of renewable and fish-safe hydropower.
  • The project, scheduled to begin production in 2024, will generate approximately 4.5 MW of electricity.
  • Developed by energy investor and developer Symbion Power , MyHydro is a game-changing power solution that enables developing nations to meet their growing energy needs while supporting a net zero future.
  • Using proven, state-of-the-art technology to generate electricity from rivers and non-powered reservoirs, MyHydro is 99% fish-safe and expands access to low-cost, reliable, renewable power.  Learn more at my-hydro.com .

Landmark Study Confirms the Use of Novel Hydro Turbine to Protect the Endangered American Eel

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Alameda, CA, Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A recent study published in the scientific journal, Transactions of the American Fisheries Society, shows 100% safe passage of the endangered American Eel through a novel hydro turbine.

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  • Alameda, CA, Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A recent study published in the scientific journal, Transactions of the American Fisheries Society, shows 100% safe passage of the endangered American Eel through a novel hydro turbine.
  • The innovative turbine is designed and built by Natel Energy to protect river-dwelling fish species, including eels, while also efficiently generating renewable power.
  • This study demonstrates the highest rate of eel survival ever while passing through a hydro turbine and shows promise that a redesigned approach to hydropower can help protect this critical aquatic species instead of causing harm.
  • Listed as endangered by the IUCN, American Eels are hugely beneficial to a river’s flourishing ecosystem.

In a Win for Clean Energy and Biodiversity, New Studies Raise the Bar on Fish Safety for Hydropower

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Three tests conducted by Natel and PNNL have demonstrated that a novel turbine design is revolutionizing the relationship between hydropower and fish safety enabling efficient renewable energy generation, while ensuring safe downstream passage across fish species and sizes.

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  • Three tests conducted by Natel and PNNL have demonstrated that a novel turbine design is revolutionizing the relationship between hydropower and fish safety enabling efficient renewable energy generation, while ensuring safe downstream passage across fish species and sizes.
  • To move the needle on climate change, hydropower must be part of the solution.
  • Our studies with PNNL conclude that hydropower can preserve fish species that are critical to societal and ecological health while helping the planet reach net zero emissions.
  • While some hydropower plants have demonstrated safe through-turbine fish passage, no existing solution can yet be applied broadly.

Natel Energy Expands its Development Portfolio Adding 80 MW of Renewable Power to Louisiana's Red River

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Two of the projects will connect to points within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator Transmission System and one project with the Southwest Power Pool.

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  • Two of the projects will connect to points within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator Transmission System and one project with the Southwest Power Pool.
  • Nelson Energy is a Minneapolis-based hydroelectric developer who has focused on the retrofitting of existing dams to incorporate hydroelectric power.
  • Over the last 20 years Nelson has developed and licensed 138 MW of renewable energy at five existing dams owned by the Corps of Engineers.
  • The 10 MW Lower Saint Anthony Falls located in Minneapolis is owned and operated by Brookfield Renewable Energy and the 36 MW Red Rock project located near Pella Iowa is owned and operated by Missouri River Energy Services.

Natel Energy Adds Former GE Hydro Executive to Its Executive Team Amid Company Growth

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

"What drew me to Natel is the combination of joining a successful company at a key moment, and the fact that Natel is unique in the hydro space.

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  • "What drew me to Natel is the combination of joining a successful company at a key moment, and the fact that Natel is unique in the hydro space.
  • Natel not only provides eco-friendly turbines, but is also positioned for developing small hydro projects thanks to its Energy Platform," said Serrie.
  • Serrie recently led the GE Hydro business in France as well as product management for the GE Hydro business, where he oversaw the development and improvement of all products and solutions.
  • "As an experienced senior executive in Hydro power, Nicolas will greatly contribute to the growth roadmap and international expansion of Natel.

Natel Energy Commissioned The Monroe Hydro Project, First Fish-Safe Restoration Hydro Turbine Installation

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

The Monroe Hydro Project in Madras, Oregon is a first-of-its-kind design making use of an existing irrigation canal and a new fish safe turbine technology to generate reliable, renewable energy.

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  • The Monroe Hydro Project in Madras, Oregon is a first-of-its-kind design making use of an existing irrigation canal and a new fish safe turbine technology to generate reliable, renewable energy.
  • With the installation of the commercially released 1 MW class D190 RHT, the site will now contribute 100% renewable energy to the local grid.
  • The successful completion of the Monroe Hydro Project and the industry-leading fish passage results extend Natel Energy's work to make distributed, sustainable hydropower a large scale source of reliable, renewable energy.
  • "We are thrilled with the successful completion of the Monroe Hydro Project, marking our second commercial installation of Restoration Hydro Turbines," said Gia Schneider, CEO of Natel Energy.