KBL receives patent for hydro power generation system

29 Sep 2023 CW Team

The patent has been bestowed in accordance with the Patents Act of 1970. The PICO pump turbine is poised to revolutionize energy generation across various sectors and industries.

Expressing elation, Rama Kirloskar, Joint Managing Director, KBL remarked, ?The grant of a patent for our PICO pump turbine fills all of us at KBL with immense pride. It unequivocally reaffirms our dedication to forging superior energy solutions. The PICO Pump turbine system stands as a distinctive solution that generates electricity. Beyond its attractive investment aspect, it also significantly contributes to environmental preservation, a cause close to our hearts at KBL. PICO boasts cost-efficiency, portability, and low maintenance, rendering it an ideal choice for rural areas, hilly regions with water streams, high-rise structures, and even power plants. We take pride in crafting eco-friendly energy alternatives and being a driving force toward a greener future.?

Engineers at KBL have ingeniously developed the PICO pump turbine system as a versatile solution capable of generating electricity. This revolutionary technology presents new avenues for meeting energy demands efficiently and economically within industrial contexts. Notably, PICO delivers a substantial return on investment (ROI) while actively contributing to a more sustainable tomorrow.

PICO encompasses a range of features and advantages that position it as an exceptional energy solution. Its zero operating costs, enhanced mobility due to portability, minimal maintenance prerequisites, and user-friendly compact design that simplifies installation set it apart.

Moreover, standardised replacement parts bolster the ease of maintenance and ensure their ready availability. Furthermore, the PICO system serves as an energy supply option, making it a prime candidate for off-grid or remote locations where dependable energy access holds utmost importance.

The innovative design of the PICO system renders it suitable for diverse applications, including household lighting in rural areas, electricity generation in farms, powering tall buildings, battery charging, and integration into power plants connected to smaller grids.

With its extensive range of capabilities encompassing various flow rates and pressures, affordability, versatility, straightforward installation procedures, and swift delivery times, KBL's PICO system is poised to exert a significant influence on the renewable energy sector. With the patent grant for PICO, KBL has unequivocally solidified its status as a pioneering force in the realm of sustainable energy solutions.

Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), an industry leader in fluid management solutions for over 90 years, has recently been granted a patent for its PICO pump turbine, a groundbreaking hydropower generation system. This accomplishment underscores KBL's unwavering commitment to energy solutions and technological progress. The patent has been bestowed in accordance with the Patents Act of 1970. The PICO pump turbine is poised to revolutionize energy generation across various sectors and industries. Expressing elation, Rama Kirloskar, Joint Managing Director, KBL remarked, ?The grant of a patent for our PICO pump turbine fills all of us at KBL with immense pride. It unequivocally reaffirms our dedication to forging superior energy solutions. The PICO Pump turbine system stands as a distinctive solution that generates electricity. Beyond its attractive investment aspect, it also significantly contributes to environmental preservation, a cause close to our hearts at KBL. PICO boasts cost-efficiency, portability, and low maintenance, rendering it an ideal choice for rural areas, hilly regions with water streams, high-rise structures, and even power plants. We take pride in crafting eco-friendly energy alternatives and being a driving force toward a greener future.? Engineers at KBL have ingeniously developed the PICO pump turbine system as a versatile solution capable of generating electricity. This revolutionary technology presents new avenues for meeting energy demands efficiently and economically within industrial contexts. Notably, PICO delivers a substantial return on investment (ROI) while actively contributing to a more sustainable tomorrow. PICO encompasses a range of features and advantages that position it as an exceptional energy solution. Its zero operating costs, enhanced mobility due to portability, minimal maintenance prerequisites, and user-friendly compact design that simplifies installation set it apart. Moreover, standardised replacement parts bolster the ease of maintenance and ensure their ready availability. Furthermore, the PICO system serves as an energy supply option, making it a prime candidate for off-grid or remote locations where dependable energy access holds utmost importance. The innovative design of the PICO system renders it suitable for diverse applications, including household lighting in rural areas, electricity generation in farms, powering tall buildings, battery charging, and integration into power plants connected to smaller grids. With its extensive range of capabilities encompassing various flow rates and pressures, affordability, versatility, straightforward installation procedures, and swift delivery times, KBL's PICO system is poised to exert a significant influence on the renewable energy sector. With the patent grant for PICO, KBL has unequivocally solidified its status as a pioneering force in the realm of sustainable energy solutions.

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