Spaans Babcock Screw Turbine is a hydropower generator for low head sites, made for renewable energy production. Fish-friendly design supports aquatic life. Single units generate up to 500kW, with project sizes from 50kW to 2000kW. Grid connected, off-grid, and hybrid systems are available. Long service life and low operating costs.

  • Hydropower generator for low head sites producing renewable electricity

  • Fish-friendly operation supports river ecosystems

  • Single units generate up to 500kW

  • Multiple turbines can be installed in parallel or series

  • Project sizes range from 50kW to 2000kW

  • Low maintenance and minimal operating costs

  • Suitable for on grid, off grid and hybrid systems

  • Remote monitoring and control available

  • Minimal noise generated

Applications

  • Low head hydropower installations

  • Rivers

  • Cooling water outlets from power stations

  • Industrial process water (for example paper or steel mills)

  • Water treatment inlets (municipal and industry)

  • Water treatment outfalls (municipal and industry)

  • Replacement of waterwheels and other types of generators

Performance

Single turbine output up to 500kW

1 - 12m head

Flows from 100 l/sec up to 15 m3/sec

Options and variations

Grid connected, off-grid, and hybrid systems

Steel trough

Compact type

Concrete trough

Tube screw turbine

Technical support

Full solution including gates, screens, remote monitoring and control

After-sales and spares supply