VFH Turbine™

Our decentralized hydroelectric turbines allow facilities, communities, municipalities, and investors to own, generate, and use renewable energy with rates that remain the same for decades.

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VFH Turbine™

own, generate, and use renewable energy

Utility Grids

Operate in parallel with the utility grid or microgrid

Defense

Hedge against sporadic grid failures, cyber-attacks, and reduced reliance on fossile fuels

Become Resilient

Most resilient and predictable, reliable renewable energy source (24/7 day and night). Hurricane and storm resistant.

TECHNOLOGY OF THE YEAR IN LATIN AMERICA

VFH TURBINE™  WON TECHNOLOGY OF THE YEAR LATIN AMERICA 2012 (RENEWABLE ENERGY)

VFH Turbine™

Generate peak energy from fluctuating water sources

Water transportations with lower flows like pump stations, water treatment plants, pipelines, and small rivers worldwide have historically been overlooked for creating energy because of the relative inconsistency of flow throughout the day. The Variable Flow Hydropower System (VFH Turbine™) generates peak energy from fluctuating water sources — which is how our technology differs from conventional impoundment hydroelectric facilities. Establishments, businesses, and communities worldwide now have the opportunity to utilize lower water flows to provide independent (off-grid/on-grid) power to run on 100% renewable energy and become energy resilient.

In-line Pipes

< 4.3 MW

Dam/Reservoir

< 2 MW

Run-of-River

< 1.3 MW

Water Treatment Plant

< 1.2 MW

*kW subject to Head and Flow

VFH Turbine™

Solutions for both urban and remote communities

Globally, the VFH Turbine™ is a small-hydro plant or “SHP” and can be used with flows from rivers and streams to generate up to 5 MWs of clean, carbon-free energy. VFH Turbines™ can significantly offset the electrical needs of small communities by servicing remote areas, where more extensive power facilities are not practical or economical. The VFH system is a resilient energy source without the need for expensive infrastructure, land disruption, or existing power stations.

Hydropower projects from Green Power Technologies Puerto Rico, LLC. (GPTPR) offer emissions-free power solutions for both urban and remote communities. The VFH Turbine™ provides a low-maintenance, resilient power source for many decades. Unlike most hydroelectric projects, the VFH Turbine™ has a positive impact on the environment. GPTPR owns the VFH Turbine™, its patents, trademarks, and worldwide licensing rights.

The VFH system avoids the common challenges associated with solar and wind, such as legal restrictions or compliance uncertainties, not to mention the time and frustration of permitting, installation overruns, or potential property easement complications. The footprint for a single, 2 MW-VFH unit is approximately 28 m2, whereas solar panels necessary to produce that same annual 16 million kWh’s require nearly 1 hectare. The VFH can typically be installed and operational within 180 days after an agreement is executed and local permitting is secured. The economics and O&M costs are far more favorable than competing hydro, solar, or wind. Traditionally, our VFH produces a much quicker ROI for the community or investor and has extremely predictable long-term power generation.

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VFH Turbine™ vs solar requirment comparison

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TECHNOLOGY OF THE YEAR IN LATIN AMERICA 2012 RENEWABLE ENERGY