Low head, Eco-friendly hydropower inspired by nature
-
Information -
Provider/source -
Material -
Assessment
FEFTS Specifications
Commercial technology
for Clean energy supply (Energy production system)
Renewable energy source
Hydro (Kinetic)
Technology used
Hydropower
Energy produced
Electricity
Agricultural domain
Open-field agriculture, Livestock, Greenhouses
Suitable for
Farmer, Producers association, Energy generator, Policy makers, Other
Applications
Energy provision (e.g. electricity)
Especially
Electricity
Type of solution
Hardware
Details
Company name: Turbulent
Official company name: Turbulent NV
Address: Wijgmaalse Steenweg 6, 3012, Wilsele, Belgium
Company size: 11 to 50 employees
Additional info
FISH FRIENDLY
A slow RPM impeller with a design that creates low shear stress. The slow rate of pressure difference over the blade ensures that this turbine lets all fish and aquatic life pass by unharmed.
FLOOD MANAGEMENT
When developing a site, we also study the regional situation. Of course, our turbines are flood proof, but we can also include ways to prevent flooding in the area in our civil works design.
SMART ENERGY USAGE
At Turbulent, our work doesn't stop at the energy output. We work with our clients to ensure a smart usage of the energy and the grid. This can be done by optimising the load, for example by powering heavy users during the night, and coupling alternative energy sources during peak hours.
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
Turbulent wants to empower local communities by transferring knowledge to the people. This is a win-win situation where workers gain experience in installing hydro, and support is readily-available in the region.
Relevant Files and Videos
Assessment
This section contains a brief assessment of the FEFTS described.
There are 3 basic categories: General, Environmental and Socioeconomic assessment.
The purpose of this assessment is to give a quick overview to the potential FEFTS user of its application benefits.
For each question, the Likert scale is used with the following possible answers:
Strongly disagree, Disagree, Neither agree nor disagree (Neutral)/non applicable, Agree, Strongly agree
General
This FEFTS contributes to improve the energy profiles of farming systems:Environmental
The application of this FEFTS directly reduces fossil energy use, in terms of:- yes, through RE production
Socioeconomic
The application of this FEFTS contributes to cost reductions of farming systems:Keep in mind that this assessment is subjective, based on publicly available information.
All registered users are asked to evaluate each FEFTS and when an adequate number of reviews is gathered the results depicted here are updated. Each review is screened in order to avoid malicious practices.
FEFTS providers who do not agree with the assessment results, can send their inquiry to info@agrofossilfree.eu and a direct action based on their petition will be taken.