The digital transformation of the water sector is driving the deployment of thousands of sensors, data loggers, and IoT devices distributed throughout water supply networks. However, powering these devices in remote locations remains a technical and economic challenge for many utility operators. Hydropower energy recovery microturbines offer an efficient and sustainable solution by harnessing the …

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Energy efficiency in desalination plants is one of the main challenges in the water sector. In large-scale installations, optimizing energy consumption not only reduces operating costs but also improves overall sustainability. In this success story, we analyze the implementation of hydraulic microturbines for energy recovery at the Tseung Kwan O desalination plant (Hong Kong), one …

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Renewable energy solution for an off-grid rural hotel In this case study, we present a real installation of micro-hydropower for self-consumption carried out at a rural hotel located in Salvacañete (Cuenca). It is a former mill converted into tourist accommodation, situated in an isolated natural environment, several kilometers from the nearest town. This condition made …

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The LIFE Turbines project, promoted by the business group Global Omnium, stands as one of the most advanced initiatives in Europe in the field of energy recovery in water supply networks. In this context, Powerturbines has actively participated by supplying hydraulic microturbines, contributing to the real implementation of this innovative technological solution. Harnessing hidden energy …

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Introduction With the constant increase in energy costs and growing environmental regulations, water distribution companies are seeking innovative solutions to recover energy within their existing infrastructure. Pumps as turbines (PAT) offer a cost-effective, efficient, and sustainable approach to transform excess pressure into electricity without significantly altering existing networks. What are pumps as turbines and how …

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Water distribution networks face a dual challenge: reducing their energy costs and advancing towards sustainability. A cost-effective and little-known solution is the installation of pumps operating as turbines (PATs) at points where there is excess pressure. These turbines allow the transformation of unused hydraulic energy into clean and free electricity. And the best part: there …

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In water distribution networks, pressure reduction is a common and necessary practice to protect equipment, prevent leaks, and ensure efficient supply. Traditionally, this is achieved through pressure reducing valves (PRVs), which perform effectively but do not harness the excess energy. What if we told you there’s a way to reduce pressure while simultaneously generating clean …

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  A Sustainable and Efficient Solution In today’s world, where sustainability and energy efficiency are more critical than ever, many water infrastructures are wasting a valuable resource: excess pressure. At PowerTurbines, we’ve developed an innovative solution that transforms this surplus pressure into clean, profitable electricity — easily integrated into existing systems. How? By using pumps …

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1. Introduction The Mérida drinking water treatment plant (DWTP) has embraced innovation and energy sustainability by implementing a hydroelectric generation system based on the reuse of used pumps as hydraulic turbines. This pioneering project, in which Powerturbines played a key role in engineering and supply, represents an efficient and economical solution to reduce electricity consumption …

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Knowing the electrical power that a micro hydraulic turbine can generate is the first step to be able to evaluate any project anywhere in the world. The first thing to bear in mind is that the available hydraulic power will always be greater than the usable electrical power. This is so, because the system has …

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