JLA Hydro Srl
JLA Hydro sprl is now a leading manufacturer in the micro-hydro sector (Pi<500kW). The adventure began in 1980, when Jean-Luc Willot, one of the founders of JLA & Co sprl, developed a passion for hydraulic energy. Trained as an electro-mechanical technician, he was particularly interested in the Crossflow turbine. He produced his first prototype in his father’s workshop. Over 100 installations currently in operation around the world are based on this equipment.
Company details
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Hydro Power
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Year Founded:
- 1988
This company also provides solutions for other industrial applications.
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About Us
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.
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
History
- 1980: Manufacture of the first JLA Crossflow turbine prototype in Andenne (Belgium)
- 1981: Development and validation of injection profiles and blades for prototype
- 1981-1985: Manufacture and sale of 4 fully tailor-made turbines
- 1986: Design of a turbine for industrial manufacture. The JLA29, the flagship product of JLA & Co sprl, was born. Creation of Ets WILLOT JLA, manufacturer of hydroelectric equipment.
- 2000: Equipment for Hydroval, the hydroelectric power plant in Poix-Saint-Hubert: design and manufacture of a new Crossflow turbine, known as the JLA52.
- 2005: Over 30 installations equipped with Crossflow JLA29 turbines are now operating around the world.
- 2006: Arrival of Simon Cuvelier, electro-mechanical engineer – Creation of JLA & Co sprl, which took over from Ets WILLOT JLA.
- 2008: Design and marketing of control systems for turbines operated in isolation. Partnership with Ateliers Demaret for the machining of various turbine components.
- 2010: Over 50 installations equipped with JLA turbines are now operating in the world. A Crossflow turbine of innovating design, the JLAKit, becomes available on the market.
- 2012: Arrival of Simon SEPULCHRE, mechanical engineer, as partner and manager of JLA Hydro to support the growth of the company.
- 2014: Marketing of the JLA 52 and first installation in England.
- 2016: Arrival of Nicolas PARMENTIER, civil engineer and Ph.D. in mechanics, as R & D director to support the development of new products.
- 2018: Over 100 sites equipped with JLA turbines operate around the world.
- 2019: Arrival of Richard BECKERS, business engineer, as a partner and manager of JLA Hydro.
Our Philosophy
How things currently stand
Fossil energies have been massively used until now but are becoming more scarce and therefore more expensive. In addition, they make us dependent on the goodwill of providers who are often far away from the user.
They cause pollution, prevent sustainable development and jeopardise our planet’s survival every day. Nuclear power does not currently represent a sustainable solution, especially when it comes to handling the associated waste.
What if we were to use more renewable energy sources? Hydroelectric power is an excellent alternative.
What we can offer
In order to leave a sustainable planet to our children and provide populations living in the southern hemisphere with access to energy, we believe that we should review our methods of generating power and rely more extensively on renewable energy sources. Among those, hydroelectric power is the prime choice.
Sustainable Development Goals
Global access to clean, affordable, energy is the # 7 goal of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Extending infrastructure and improving technologies as well as developing isolated networks to meet rural electrification needs are key steps in achieving this goal. Through the development of hydroelectric projects, JLA Hydro SPRL has been in a sustainable development approach for many years.