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  We’re proud to share our latest installation of a compact 55kW Turgo turbine for a small run-of-river hydropower project in Japan. The installation was expertly led by our experienced fitting supervisor, working in close collaboration with a skilled local…

Gilkes is proud to announce that we have achieved SSIP certification as both Principal Contractor and Principal Designer for our hydro-electric power plant services, accredited by Achilles.This recognition underlines our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety…

Our engineers were on site last week completing the commissioning of a 1956 Gilkes Turgo turbine, now fully modernised and upgraded for continued service.Originally rated at 56kW, this heritage turbine has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment to enhance reliability, longevity, and…

Three of our engineers have recently completed their Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Abigail Stephenson, our Senior Hydraulics Engineer, and Joe Boothroyd, an Analysis Engineer, began their journey at Gilkes through the apprenticeship program and have since advanced…

Now fully commissioned, the Blind Slough refurbishment project in Alaska was a full replant of the original turbine and associated equipment.Blind Slough has produced hydroelectricity from the waters of Crystal Lake in Petersburg, Alaska for almost 100 years. Following a…

Gilkes have won a second award for 2023. The Historic Renovation Award presented to us at the British Hydropower Association Conference, is for our work on the New Lanark Mills Refurbishment project.This award showcases the exceptional efforts in restoring and…

Huge congratulations to our colleagues at Gilkes Inc. in America on being awarded the Caterpillar Supplier Excellence award.This is a fantastic achievement, with less than 9% of Caterpillar supply chain achieving this recognition. Gilkes Inc was 1 of just 3…