75 kW Vortex Turbines to Maximize Agricultural Energy Resilience!

In KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, commercial farming operations face growing operational challenges due to rising grid tariffs and localized power outages. To secure reliable, uninterrupted energy for critical irrigation infrastructure, a private farm partnered with Turbulent to deploy a site-tailored clean energy solution. Leveraging the low-head flow of the Mzimkhulu River, Turbulent designed and installed a 75 kW micro-hydro system comprising three vortex units (2x 30 kW and 1x 15 kW integrated with solar power in a dual on-grid and off-grid hybrid configuration. The installation delivers continuous, autonomous power to run irrigation pumps, pivot systems, and daily farm facilities. This project demonstrates how decentralized hydro-solar solutions can secure food production and optimize water resource potential. Delivered with the support of the Government of Flanders through the FICAP framework, in partnership with Irritech. Join us in unlocking the full power of water: www.turbulent.be #microhydropower #sustainableagriculture #SouthAfrica #cleanenergy #hydropower #FICAP #FlandersInternationalClimateActionProgramme # DepartementOmgeving #ClimateAction