About
Founded in 2009, Natel Energy is a private headquartered in Alameda, United States with approximately 50-200 employees specializing in Hydro.
Natel Energy specializes in data-driven hydraulic design of FishSafe hydropower turbines, which combine exceptional fish passage survival with high efficiency and cavitation resistance. The company uses proprietary fish passage computer models and scale-model testing to validate designs. Founded in 2009 by siblings Gia and Abe Schneider, Natel develops custom runner designs for large and small hydropower plants, offers feasibility studies for turbine upgrades, and conducts fish passage modeling and hydraulic performance tests. The company also operates Restoration Hydro, combining river restoration techniques with FishSafe turbines to improve watershed function while generating renewable energy. Natel conducts original peer-reviewed research to validate turbine designs and achieve high survival rates for downstream passage of aquatic organisms.
Headquarters
Alameda, United States
Founded
2009
Employees
50-200
Company Type
Private
Business Models
Value Chain
Industry Memberships
International Hydropower Association, National Hydropower Association
Products
FishSafe Restoration Hydro Turbine (RHT)
Fish Passage Feasibility Studies
Fish Passage Modeling and Testing
Restoration Hydro
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
Professional Engineer License (California)
Awards
Grist Fixer
Clean Energy Champion
Unreasonable Fellowship
Future Leaders of Waterpower Award