Mhylab Mini-Hydraulics Laboratory
Created in December 1993, the objective of the Mhylab foundation is to develop efficient turbines adapted to the needs of small hydraulic plants. Since its inception, it develops tailor-made solutions for turbine constructors, independent suppliers, engineering firms, electric utilities, and public communities. Moreover, Mhylab also specialized in engineering and counseling specifically for small hydraulic power-plant equipments. Mhylab`s projects worldwide.
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Hydro Power
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Year Founded:
- 1993
This company also provides solutions for other industrial applications.
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History
- 1993: The Mini-hydro laboratory of Montcherand (Mhylab) is created by “l’Association pour le développement des énergies renouvelables (ADER)”, the “Compagnie Vaudoise d’électricité” (to-day “Romande Energie SA”), The Swiss Confederation and the state of Vaud. The construction of its research laboratory, and the first Pelton turbine development programs are benefit from the support of the Federal Energy Office (OFEN), of the National Energy Research Fund (NEFF), of the Fund for Projects and Studies of Electricity Economy (PSEL), of the state of Vaud, and of the “Entreprises Electriques Fribourgeoises”
- 1997-2001: Development program of Pelton turbines, supported by OFE, PSEL, and the “Electriciens romands”
- 2001-2008: Development program of axial and siphon turbines, supported by the State secretariat to for education and research (SER), the OFEN, the Lausanne fund for the backing of renewable energies, and the SIG “New renewable energies fund”.
- 2008-2011: Single regulated Diagonal turbines (Dériaz) development project, supported by Swisselectric Research, the OFEN, and the SIG “New renewable energies fund”.
- 2012-2017: Double regulated Diagonal turbines (Dériaz) development project, supported by Canton of Vaud (Swizerland).
- 2017-2019: Double regulated Kaplan turbines development project, supported by Canton of Vaud (Swizerland).