JLA

Leader in the micro hydro power sector
JLA Hydro turbines are designed for heads ranging between 2.5 and 80-metres and fl ow rates from 30 to 1600 litres per second, generating to powers from 2 to 400 kilowatts with a speed ranging from 100 to 1200 rpm.
JLA Hydro is a Belgian based company specialized in the design, manufacturing and installation of tailor-made Banki/Cross-Flow hydro turbogenerators. JLA Hydro turbines are designed for heads ranging between 2.5 and 80 metres and flow rates from 30 to 1600 liters per second, generating powers from 2 to 500 kilowatts with a speed ranging from 100 to 1200 rpm.

Backed by its global experience, the JLA Hydro team of engineers and technicians is working on the installation of run-of-the-river hydroelectric power plants. They provide turnkey hydro generators for grid connected or off-grid sites, according to the customer needs. Since its creation in 1980, the company has constantly evolved and strengthened its brand and expertise to increase its potential.

Always focusing on customer satisfaction, JLA Hydro has become a successful company thanks to its solid experience in the field of hydropower. JLA Hydro develops and manufactures reliable and sturdy equipment that ensures a consistent performance across a wide flow range.

The reputation of this Belgian company has been built on two turbine models : the JLA29 and JLA52.

Many customers of all sizes (private, institutions, NGOs, governments) have been convinced by the simplicity of installation and maintenance of these powerful machines.

JLA Hydro offers full hydro generators to equip plants that are being renovated or greenfield sites. The skills of its engineers are used to find the best technical solution based on the site characteristics and the customer requirements.

Built in the workshops of the company in Belgium, JLA turbines receive a rigorous quality control throughout the machining and assembly processes. The balancing of the rotating parts also meets the most stringent requirements in this field of application.

 JLA Hydro has never stopped developing its skills in order to enrich its product and service offer. Several R & D projects are already at the design stage, such as the development of a line of Pelton turbines.