We are pleased to announce Cadens' Phase 1 award from the Department of Energy, "Innovative Small, Low-head Hydropower Turbines." We are excited to be working with our partners: UWM, PI - Dr. Ryo Amano (ME), E-Motors Consulting, LLC - Dr. Bruno Lequesne…
Cadens recommended for DOE award with innovative small, low-head hydropower turbines
Cadens is pleased to be recommended for award for DE-FOA-0001227, 18.a. Innovative Small, Low-head Hydropower Turbines. Our partners are UW-Milwaukee, PI - Dr. Ryoichi Amano ME; E-Motors Consulting, LLC; Alden Research Laboratory, Inc.; and Duck…
Northern Illinois Renewable Energy Expo
RJ presents at Ni-Expo (Photo courtesy of Hannah@JumpingTrout.com)
Linda Reid of UW-Whitewater - Institute of Water Business gave the opening session on Friday, Oct. 10th for the NI Renewable Energy Expo in Rockford, Illinois. RJ was invited to give…
New Office Space at the Global Water Center
Cadens moved into the Global Water Center in September to join Batch II of the BREW! The BREW is a seed accelerator for water-focused businesses sponsored by the Water Council and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. We are excited for this…
12″ Adaptor – Version II Upgrade
Testing of 3" runners are complete
A week ago we started testing iterations of all of our 3" diameter runners, the positive test results give us confidence that the turbine design software is working correctly and that we should have successful tests…
Cadens Awarded Entry Into The BREW
Cadens LLC has been chosen as one of the winners of the Global Water Center accelerator program. Cadens will receive $50,000, an office suite in the Global Water Center, access to other tenants including faculty and graduate students from the…
Head Race Gates Construction
The head race gate structure footing was undermined during the 2008 flood that occurred over the southern half of Wisconsin. The control gates were no longer functional to place stop logs. This structure was also served as pedestrian crossing in the town…
Tail Race General Construction
The tail race excavation and berm restoration began in earnest during the sweltering heat of July 2012. A persistent drought throughout the summer provided low flow conditions in river systems throughout SE Wisconsin, making the project more managable.…
Trash Rack General Construction
The trash rack structure was the final restoration project completed at the site. The 2008 flood caused considerable damage by dislodging boulders and large rocks into the fore-bay and the flume, as the center mill gate was displaced into the flume by…
Tail Race Berm Construction
The tail race berm restoration benefited by low flow conditions during the 2012 drought. The 2008 record flood cut through the berm at the bridge piers. This project was completed by Cadens, LLC and town employees.
Tail Race Berm before - south view…