Why choose us ?
We can offer complete range of products with a competitive combination of price and quality, based on our own technology and cooperation with networking partners
We have own patented concept for low head power plants that are very competitive compared to conventional technology
We have low costs in our own organization, and good access to external personnel resources for staffing of projects
We have extensive experience within the hydropower sector
We have the largest developer of small hydropower in Norway as a reference customer
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What we do
MiniHydro can offer a full range of electromechanical equipment, both based on proprietary technology and through cooperation with reputable sub-suppliers.
The company is in possession of solid expertise in all disciplines related to the development and construction of hydropower plants.
In 2012, we obtained a patent on our new concept of low head power plant, which is based on standardized and modularised unit modules that enable mass production of the device.
The price per kWh is substantially lower for this concept than conventional equipment. Our low head concept is suitable for rivers with low heads and larger flow.
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Who we are
MiniHydro was established in June 2003 and has supplied equipment to more than 20 power plants with a total installed capacity of more than 60 MW.
So far our focus have been on projects in Norway, but we are now looking at opportunities to engage internationally.
The main strategy for our business are:
• Have market focus aimed at customers who have projects in the range of 0.5 -10 MW, where issues of licensing and funding is resolved
• Primarily be organized focusing on sales, project management and customer management
• International growth strategy through network of agents and distributors
• Ensuring intellectual property rights of core technology through patents and trademark protection
• Develop strong and long term relationships with suppliers and partners
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Board of Directors
Partner and Chairman: Robert Storbekk is a graduate M.Sc in electrical engineering from NTNU in Trondheim, and economics from NHHK in Bergen. He has run his own business in the electricity sector since 1993. Storbekk have been employed as department manager in BKK Nett AS (formerly Bergen Lysverker) and as project engineer at ABB Kraft AS. Storbekk has interests and directorships in several companies, including Norwegian Hydropower AS, which is one of the main shareholders of MiniHydro.
Partner and Director: Karl-Einar Mundal is an engineer and economist (BI). He has worked in sales, marketing, and has extensive management experience. Mundal was chief engineer on earlier Mølner Industrier AS with main occupation mechanical structures for hydropower development, - including sales, proposals, calculations, construction and installation. He subsequently held senior management positions in Bergen, including for Univestgruppen AS.
Shareholders:
• Norwegian Hydropower AS
• KEMU AS
• Fusa Mekaniske Industri AS