1975

In 1975 when completing his B.Juris LL.B, Paul Kouris watched a vortex form in a sink and had an instant understanding of how this natural vortex can be used to generate electricity.

1998

In September 1998 the “KOURIS CENTRI TURBINE GENERATOR” received a Notice of Allowance for Letters Patent in the U.S.. The U.S. Patent was subsequently granted and published by the U.S.P.T.O. on 5th September, 2000.

2004

In 2004, the first proof-of-concept KCT turbine was installed and tested in Kalorama, Victoria. The unit had a 2m diameter vortex chamber, and produced 183W.

2008

The first demonstration KCT unit is installed in Marysville, Victoria. The unit has a 2m diameter and produces enough electricity to power a conventional home, over 500W (12kWh/day) using only 110L/s, with a fall of 60cm.

2012

The KCT Mark2 unit; the world`s first transportable hydroelectric vortex turbine is officially launched and installed in Buxton, Victoria. The transportable unit is currently being patented to protect the project for a further 20 years.

2015

The first commercial KCT unit is manufactured and installed in Porogia, Greece by the Exclusive Licensee, Kapa Lamda. Kourispower applies for over 60 patents for the KCT Mark2, securing the international mini hydro electricity market.

Today

Kourispower has Exclusive Licensees in Australia & New Zealand, Greece & India, with a Distributor for India, Canada & the USA. There were 18 Patents granted for the KCT Mark1, and currently there are over 60 Patents Pending for the Mark2 transportable turbine around the world.

The Kouris Centri Turbine Generator - Brochure