Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), has recently been granted a patent for its PICO pump turbine, a groundbreaking hydropower generation system.
Engineers at KBL have 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.
Rama Kirloskar, Joint Managing Director, KBL remarked, ‘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.’PICO has 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.
The innovative design of the PICO system makes 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.