DIVE-Turbinen GmbH & Co. KG

DIVE Turbinen GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 2012 as a spin-off of the renowned FELLA Maschinenbau GmbH, is a leading manufacturer of innovative hydropower turbines. Based in Amorbach in the Bavarian Odenwald, the company draws on the extensive knowledge and long-standing experience of FELLA Maschinenbau GmbH, which has been active in machinery and plant engineering since 1949.

The company develops and implements hydropower projects worldwide with the DIVE turbine, a speed-controlled propeller turbine. This turbine is designed for head heights from 2m to 120m and outputs of up to 5 MW per unit. The DIVE turbine is characterized by its efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. It is based on a permanent magnet synchronous generator and combines a customized turbine design with state-of-the-art power electronics to ensure high efficiency from water to the power grid[3][4].

The main mission of DIVE Turbinen GmbH & Co. KG is to provide tailored solutions for hydropower projects, including planning, construction, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and after-sales service. The company focuses on innovation, quality, and sustainability to realize modern and efficient hydropower plants. The emphasis is on developing technologies that are both environmentally friendly and economically viable[3][5].

DIVE Turbinen GmbH & Co. KG is strongly committed to promoting sustainable energy sources. The DIVE turbine is not only efficient and reliable but also designed to be fish-friendly and flood-safe, making it an ideal solution for modern environmental protection. The company received the Environmental Award from the Bavarian State Foundation in 2009 for outstanding achievements in the field of environmental protection[3].

Recently, the company has completed several notable projects, including the installation of DIVE turbines at the Åby Power Plant in Sweden. These projects highlight the global reach and commitment of the company to revitalizing historical power plants and promoting renewable energy. Close collaboration with international partners and the successful execution of Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for the turbine units are further examples of the high quality and reliability of DIVE turbines[5].

DIVE Turbinen GmbH & Co. KG is a pioneer in the development and realization of innovative hydropower projects. With its DIVE turbine, the company offers an efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly solution for energy generation. Through its strong roots in the traditional FELLA Maschinenbau GmbH and its relentless pursuit of innovation and sustainability, DIVE Turbinen GmbH & Co. KG makes a significant contribution to future energy supply.

• 1 - https://dive-turbine.de/de
• 2 - https://www.bayern-international.de/firmendatenbank/firmendetails/dive-turbinen-gmbh-co-kg-1031468
• 3 - https://dive-turbine.de/Unternehmen/DIVE-Turbinen-GmbH-und-Co-KG
• 4 - https://dive-turbine.de/de/teaser/detail/~nm.16~nc.17~id.2/Two-new-videos-on-DIVE-power-plants.html
• 5 - https://www.bayern-innovativ.de/de/unternehmen/dive-turbinen