Founded in Belgium in 2015, Turbulent develops decentralized hydroelectric technologies inspired by natural vortex structures to provide clean energy to remote locations. The company has secured significant backing from the European Horizon 2020 program and various international incubators such as Start-up Chile. Their global portfolio includes projects in Taiwan, Kenya, the Philippines, and Chile, ranging from small pilots to 140 kW installations.
COMPANY URLAugust 2026Vortex : These turnkey kits allow landowners or off-grid communities to install a 5 kW to 70 kW generator into a riverbank or canal with minimal excavation, using composite pre-cast basins. The turbine runner spins at lower RPMs, letting debris and fish pass unharmed while maintaining high low-head efficiency. link