Sustainable hydropower |
Energyfish: river-powered revolution
The concept of the Energyfish was born out of a desire to create a renewable energy source that operates in harmony with nature and addresses environmental concerns such as ecological disruption and visual pollution. Here, Natalie Rojko from Energyminer gives more details about this new micro hydropower technology
Right: Energyminer Team with the Energyfish pre-series plant © Energyminer GmbH
Below: Installation of EnergyFish in Auer Mühlbach © Energyminer GmbH
ENERGYMINER WORKS WITHIN THE renewable energy sector and is focused on developing innovative solutions for sustainable electricity generation. The company from Gröbenzell, Germany, specialises in micro-hydropower technology, and its flagship product, the Energyfish, is designed to harness the kinetic energy of flowing water in rivers to produce clean and reliable electricity with minimal environmental impact.
What is the energyfish? The Energyfish is a micro hydropower plant that
operates just below the surface of the water, making it nearly invisible and minimising its impact on the river ecosystem. Designed to provide 24/7 continuous power generation, the Energyfish can power entire communities while remaining inconspicuous. The Energyfish never works alone, but rather in large groups of Energyfish. For example, the combined production of 100 Energyfish can power up to 470 homes 24 hours a day, all year round. This technology has the potential to generate an additional 473TWh of electricity in Europe each year. An Energyfish measures approximately 3 x 2.4 x 1.4m and weighs around 100kg. Its turbine system harnesses the kinetic energy of water, requiring a
32 | January 2025 |
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