Summary
- Profile Type
- Business Offer
- POD Reference
- BOGB20251103018
- Term of Validity
- 3 November 2025 - 3 November 2026
- Company's Country
- United Kingdom
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement
- Investment agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
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This ground-breaking British engineering company specialising in low-head hydropower technology is transforming how the world generates renewable energy from shallow waterways.
Backed by patented innovations, validated field trials, and multiple prestigious industry awards, the company is seeking commercial partners for strategic pilot deployments and investors to accelerate manufacturing expansion and worldwide market penetration. - Full Description
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This pioneering UK-based engineering company has developed a transformative portfolio of low-head hydropower solutions specifically designed for sites with head drops of ≤2 m—waterways previously considered economically unviable for energy generation. At the core lies a patented venturi-enhanced turbine technology that dramatically amplifies hydraulic pressure to drive compact, high-efficiency, gearbox-free rotors using readily available standard components. The result is a truly modular, infinitely scalable system architecture requiring no dams, no excavation works, and virtually no civil engineering infrastructure.
The flagship MicroBox represents a paradigm shift in distributed renewable energy: delivered complete in a single 20-ft shipping container, it can be unpacked, connected via flexible intake and outflow pipes, positioned beside any flowing river (≥1 m depth, ≥2 m/s flow velocity), and commissioned to generate up to 10 kW* of continuous, grid-quality electricity within minutes of arrival. Engineered for extreme ruggedness and field-repairability using basic tools and low-cost replacement parts, it provides reliable power for lighting, refrigeration, telecommunications, and small-scale enterprise in even the most remote communities—operating continuously, emission-free, and infinitely expandable by deploying additional units as energy demand evolves.
Rigorously proven through regulator-supported field trials and independent third-party fish-passage studies, this same foundational technology seamlessly scales from off-grid micro installations to multi-megawatt arrays deployable on existing weirs, canal systems, and wastewater treatment outfalls. The platform further extends to uni-directional and bi-directional tidal estuary installations, delivering highly predictable baseload renewable energy from previously untapped marine resources.
The company is actively seeking:
COMMERCIAL PARTNERS — to collaboratively deploy demonstration and commercial-scale installations with infrastructure asset owners, utility operators, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors, and environmental consultants. Partners receive comprehensive technical support, access to verified performance datasets, and attractive revenue-sharing frameworks for off-grid, grid-connected, or hybrid renewable energy projects.
GRANT COLLABORATION PARTNERS — to jointly pursue public sector R&D and deployment funding programmes targeting net-zero carbon commitments, climate resilience infrastructure, and energy access expansion in underserved and off-grid regions worldwide.
STRATEGIC INVESTORS — to rapidly scale production capabilities, penetrate high-growth distributed hydropower markets across developed and emerging economies, and accelerate global commercial deployment. - Advantages and Innovations
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Advantages and Innovations:
· Patented venturi pressure-amplification technology enables high-efficiency, gearbox-free turbine operation in ultra-low heads ≤2 m, utilising approximately 80% bypass flow to ensure rigorously proven fish-safe passage with minimal ecological impact.
· Plug-and-play MicroBox deployment: Complete 10 kW generating system in a standard 20-ft container, commercially available Q1 2026 at £45,000, field-installable in minutes without grid connection or civil works requirements.
· Fully modular architectural design enables seamless output scaling from 10 kW micro installations to gigawatt-class tidal range arrays without fundamental re-engineering or bespoke components.
· Dry, accessible generator configuration and exclusive use of off-the-shelf industrial components dramatically reduce maintenance complexity and lifecycle operating costs.
· Tidal-optimised uni-directional and bi-directional variants deliver consistent baseload power generation from estuarine environments and coastal lagoons, operating efficiently across full tidal cycles.
Key Advantages:
· Unlocks previously uneconomic resources: Transforms shallow rivers, low-head weirs, canal networks, and industrial outfalls into immediate, viable power generation assets.
· Eliminates heavy civil construction, dramatically reducing capital expenditure, operational costs, and deployment timelines compared to conventional hydropower installations.
· Silent operation, minimal visual footprint, and regulator-validated ecological performance profile ensure community acceptance and streamlined permitting.
· Independently validated efficiency, mechanical durability, and fish-safety performance through multiple live installations; recognised with numerous innovation and sustainability industry awards.
· Immediate energy access for remote and underserved communities; infinitely scalable capacity without infrastructure redevelopment or grid expansion requirements. - Stage of Development
- Available for demonstration
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- IPR status
- IPR applied but not yet granted
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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The company is actively seeking:
Commercial partners — to identify, evaluate, and develop optimal deployment sites worldwide. Ideal collaborators include infrastructure asset owners, utility operators, engineering, procurement, and construction contractors, and environmental consultancy firms. Partners benefit from comprehensive technical support, access to validated performance data, and the opportunity to co-develop innovative off-grid, grid-connected, or hybrid renewable energy projects with attractive economic returns.
Grant collaboration partners — to jointly apply for public funding programmes supporting R&D advancement, technology demonstrations, and deployment in underserved or off-grid communities globally, directly aligning with national and international net-zero targets, climate adaptation strategies, and inclusive green economic growth initiatives.
Strategic investors — to help rapidly scale operational capacity, expand manufacturing infrastructure, and accelerate the company's penetration into the rapidly expanding global market for distributed, environmentally sustainable hydropower generation. - Type and Size of Partner
- SME 50 - 249
- Big company
- SME <=10
- R&D Institution
- University
- SME 11-49
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement
- Investment agreement
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 07003003 - Marine Science
- Market keywords
- 06003004 - Marine energy
- Sector Groups Involved
- Maritime Industries and Services
- Targeted countries
- All countries