Summary
- Profile Type
- Technology offer
- POD Reference
- TOIT20250714016
- Term of Validity
- 22 July 2025 - 22 July 2026
- Company's Country
- Italy
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- An Italian SME specialised in precision mechanics and renewable-energy technologies has developed a patented, submerged kinetic turbine designed to produce clean electricity from flowing water in rivers and irrigation canals. The turbines, ranging from 1 to 200 kW per unit, require no dams or civil works, ensuring minimal environmental impact. The company seeks international partners interested in installing and operating these systems through commercial agreements with technical assistance.
- Full Description
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This Italian company leverages decades of expertise in precision engineering to develop innovative renewable-energy solutions. The kinetic turbine they offer transforms the free-flow energy of rivers and irrigation channels directly into electrical power without requiring conventional hydro infrastructure such as dams, weirs or reservoirs. The turbine sits fully submerged, mounted on a floating frame anchored to the canal bank, which allows for rapid installation and easy scalability to suit varying channel dimensions and flow conditions.
The modular design enables deployment in diverse environments—from narrow agricultural canals to wide riverbeds—while ensuring smooth integration with either isolated mini-grids or national grids. A cloud-based digital monitoring platform continuously tracks operational performance and enables predictive maintenance, ensuring optimal efficiency and reliability.
Two pilot installations have already demonstrated reliable performance with thousands of operational hours since early 2023, and additional projects are under construction. The product is now fully commercially available and ready for widespread deployment. - Advantages and Innovations
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This kinetic hydropower technology is innovative in multiple aspects. It operates silently underwater, eliminating noise pollution and visual disturbance, while avoiding interference with local wildlife migration paths. Its modular structure ensures adaptability to various environmental and hydrological conditions without structural alterations to existing waterways.
Additionally, it significantly reduces permitting complexities and costs compared to traditional hydropower installations. Remote digital monitoring enhances reliability and operational efficiency, reducing maintenance interventions and downtime. - Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
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Partners sought include SMEs or mid-sized enterprises experienced in the renewable-energy sector, particularly in small hydropower, water infrastructure management, or rural electrification. The proposing company provides comprehensive training, technical support, and continuous remote monitoring to ensure successful long-term operation.
7. Type of Co-operation - Stage of Development
- Already on the market
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- IPR status
- IPR granted
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
- The preferred partnership model is a commercial agreement with technical assistance. The company is also open to joint demonstration projects with partners interested in showcasing innovative clean-energy solutions in their regions. Ideal partners would handle local permitting processes, installation logistics, system integration, and first-level maintenance.
- Type and Size of Partner
- SME 50 - 249
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 04005002 - Hydropower
- Market keywords
- 06003008 - Other alternative energy
- 06010003 - Energy for Industry
- 06007001 - Other energy production
- 06010001 - Energy for private/domestic housing
- 06010002 - Energy for the community/public sector
- Sector Groups Involved
- Renewable Energy
- Targeted countries
- All countries
