Next Gen Water Wheel
Inspired by time-tested water wheel technology, our patented Helios PowerWheel™ combines simple, elegant design with sophisticated modeling and advanced power electronics capable of producing clean, reliable, low cost energy from virtually any flowing water source.
Scalable
Install a single unit or combine multiple units in series or in parallel to create even more power.
Flexible
Units can be installed in just about any moving water including run-of-river, dam tailraces, bridge suspension, and drops.
Modular
Units can be configured as a stand-alone power source combines with solar, battery, generators, or any microgrid system.
Affordable
Low LCOE, high MWh output, and 24/7 power generation makes the life cycle cost of each unit extremely affordable.
Next Gen Water Wheel
Inspired by time-tested water wheel technology, our patented Helios PowerWheel™ combines simple, elegant design with sophisticated modeling and advanced power electronics capable of producing clean, reliable, low cost energy from virtually any flowing water source.
Scalable
Install a single unit or combine multiple units in series or in parallel to create even more power.
Flexible
Units can be installed in just about any moving water including run-of-river, dam tailraces, bridge suspension, and drops.
Modular
Units can be configured as a stand-alone power source combines with solar, battery, generators, or any microgrid system.
Affordable
Low LCOE, high MWh output, and 24/7 power generation makes the life cycle cost of each unit extremely affordable.
Helios PowerWheel™
Components
Helios PowerWheel™
Components
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Innovative Technology
Innovative Technology
Gearless Generator
Every Helios PowerWheel™ includes our patented HydroGen™ generator. This unique gearless design removes the need for gearboxes, which are expensive, heavy, prone to failure, and the primary maintenance cost of these systems.
Suspension System
The Helios PowerWheel™ includes a patented suspension system, which avoids and deflects floating debris. Larger units have automatic, remote lifting and lowering features to avoid large debris and load-following features to adjust power output as needed.
Durable Components
All Helios PowerWheel™ components are designed for extreme weather, moisture, heat, cold, and the constant barrage of water flow. Each part is engineered to last under these harsh conditions.
Environmental Impact
Environmental Impact
Lowest Impact
HeliosAltas patented technology does not block water flow or change the primary function of the stream. Installations do not affect water quality, aquatic life, surrounding animal and plant species, or indigenous populations who rely on this water source.
Smallest Footprint
Many renewable energy systems require significant physical and economic resources to operate. HeliosAltas technology has the smallest environmental footprint of any comparable energy system on the planet.
Smaller Environmental Footprint than Wind or Solar
The Helios PowerWheel™ generates over three times the energy of similarly rated wind and solar systems and provide a reliable source of electricity 24/7. This ultra efficient system has an environmental footprint 15 times smaller than solar and 45 times smaller than wind
The Helios PowerWheel™ requires only 6 sqm to produce 102kWh per day!
Smaller Environmental Footprint than Wind or Solar
The Helios PowerWheel™ generates over three times the energy of similarly rated wind and solar systems and provide a reliable source of electricity 24/7. This ultra efficient system has an environmental footprint 15 times smaller than solar and 45 times smaller than wind
The Helios PowerWheel™ requires only 6 sqm to produce 102kWh per day!
Features and Benefits
Features and Benefits
Easy Installation
- Can be used for grid-tied or off-grid applications.
- Projects are planned and completed in a few weeks with units installed in a few days.
- Most installations do not require civil infrastructure.
- Easy-mount units can be moved with seasonal water flow changes.
Fits Most Waterways
- Requires only 15cm of water depth and .75 meter per second of water flow to operate.
- Smaller units are perfect for small streams and canals, too narrow or shallow for conventional hydro-electric generation.
- Larger units are perfect for larger canals and waterways.
- Does not touch spillway, canal or river bottom, even during times of zero flow.
Sound Investment
- Provides an enormous source of Zero Emission, Renewable Energy Credits (REC) and Carbon Credits for off-grid and grid-tied users.
- Monetizes the existing investments and brings immediate efficiency gains to existing hydroelectric dams and canals.
- Predictable, high Capacity Factor power which can be utilized as base-load and a source of black-start and back-up for other generation resources.
- Lower LCOE (levelized cost of energy) than wind, solar, and other hydroelectric systems.
Compared to Wind and Solar
Compared to Wind and Solar
Megawatt Hour Comparison
A megawatt is a unit for measuring power that is equivalent to one million watts. One megawatt is equivalent to the energy produced by 10 automobile engines. One megawatt hour (mWh) is equal to 1,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) or 1,000 kilowatts of electricity used continuously for one hour.
The highly predictable base-load power of Helios PowerBall™ provides more efficient power output than comparable wind or solar systems.
LCOE Comparison
LCOE, or levelized cost of energy describes the cost of power produced by a generating source over a period of time. This creates a hedge against rising utility rates by fixing the per kWh rate at a known cost.
The Helios PowerWheel™ offers the lowest LCOE compared to other renewable resources, with 20 year LCOE roughly three times less than comparable solar/battery off-grid systems.
LCOE Comparison
LCOE, or levelized cost of energy describes the cost of power produced by a generating source over a period of time. This creates a hedge against rising utility rates by fixing the per kWh rate at a known cost.
The Helios PowerWheel™ offers the lowest LCOE compared to other renewable resources, with 20 year LCOE roughly three times less than comparable solar/battery off-grid systems.
Megawatt Hour Comparison
A megawatt is a unit for measuring power that is equivalent to one million watts. One megawatt is equivalent to the energy produced by 10 automobile engines. One megawatt hour (mWh) is equal to 1,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) or 1,000 kilowatts of electricity used continuously for one hour.
The highly predictable base-load power of Helios PowerBall™ provides more efficient power output than comparable wind or solar systems.
Five Different PowerWheel™ Sizes From 20 Watts to 40 kW
Each Helios PowerWheel™ model offers a different generator configuration to meet all your power needs.
Minnow
(20 Watt)
Designed for small applications including water pumps and water monitoring requirements.
Bluegill
(250 Watt)
Easy to move and install, this unit is perfect for remote areas or any location that needs quick power.
Steelhead
(500 Watt, 1 kW)
The Steelhead generates enough power to run lights, refrigeration, or a small appliance.
Options:
Steelhead (500 Watt)
Steelhead DUO (1 kW)
Chinook
(2.5 kW, 5 kW)
Generate enough power to run appliances, refrigeration, and lights for a small village.
Options:
Chinook (2.5 kW)
Chinook DUO (5 kW)
Marlin
(10 kW – 40 kW)
The Marlin generates enough electricity to meet all your power requirements.
Options:
Marlin (10kW)
Marlin DUO (20kW)
Marlin TRIO (30kW)
Marling QUAD (40 kW)
Modular and Scalable
Modular and Scalable
The Only Fully Modular Micro-Hydro System On The Market
Helios PowerWheel™ units can be configured in series or in parallel depending on the width, slope, length, and condition of the waterway,
This scalable feature can be applied during the initial installation or anytime thereafter as energy needs increase.
Helios Hydro-Farm™
The Helios Hydro-Farm™ provides a complete system for expanding multiple PowerWheel™ units. The net power output from a Hydro-Farm™ is conditioned and delivered to any microgrid or a utility grid.
Grid-Tied or Off-Grid
- Connect to an existing grid for backup power, buy back credits, and piece of mind.
- Integrate with solar, wind, and other renewable sources.
- Create your own microgrid for remote villages and hard to reach areas.
- Includes remote monitoring capability and data log.
Grid-Tied or Off-Grid
- Connect to an existing grid for backup power, buy back credits, and piece of mind.
- Integrate with solar, wind, and other renewable sources.
- Create your own microgrid for remote villages and hard to reach areas.
- Includes remote monitoring capability and data log.
Grid-Tied Configuration
Off-Grid Configuration
5 Year Guarantee
PLUS Lifetime Warranty
Every Helios PowerWheel™ system comes with a (5) year unconditional guarantee and a lifetime warranty against manufacturer’s defects.
5 Year Guarantee
PLUS Lifetime Warranty
Every Helios PowerWheel™ system comes with a 5 Year Unconditional Guarantee and a Lifetime warranty against manufacturer’s defects.
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