Smart Hydro

Smart Hydro Power GmbH, founded in 2010 by Ines and Karl Kolmsee, is a German company based in Feldafing near Munich. The company specializes in the development and implementation of affordable and environmentally friendly renewable energy projects.

Smart Hydro Power offers a variety of innovative solutions for decentralized electrification, particularly in rural and remote areas. The main products include:

• Hydrokinetic Turbines: These turbines utilize the kinetic energy of flowing water to generate electricity without disrupting the natural water flow.
• SMART Hybrid System: A combination of hydrokinetic turbines, photovoltaic systems, and backup generators that ensure reliable and comprehensive energy supply.
• SMART Energy Management System: An intelligent energy management system that optimizes the efficiency and reliability of energy supply.
• SMART Irrigation System: A solution for agricultural irrigation that significantly reduces the energy demand for pumping water, thereby minimizing environmental impact[2].

The mission of Smart Hydro Power lies in the development and marketing of affordable and environmentally friendly kinetic micro-hydropower systems. The company is committed to promoting sustainable development and improving living conditions in remote and rural areas. Smart Hydro Power focuses on simple, competitive, and comprehensive solutions that empower people to shape their own life paths and increase their productivity[1].

Smart Hydro Power is strongly committed to promoting sustainability. The company's solutions are designed to reduce CO2 emissions and minimize environmental impact. For example, the SMART Irrigation System reduces the energy demand for pumping water by 70%, leading to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions. Furthermore, the company collaborates with internationally renowned partners such as the Siemens Foundation, GIZ, and the European Small Hydropower Association (ESHA) to achieve its sustainability goals[1][2].