Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd is a privately owned, internationally established manufacturing business based in the UK. Specialists in Hydropower & Pumping Systems since 1856, Gilkes now export to over 85 Countries around the world.
Standing at the forefront of turbine manufacture, our range of customisable, water-to-wire solutions are rooted in 170 years of pioneering heritage. Today, there are thousands of Gilkes’ Francis, Turgo and Pelton turbines generating power around the globe: from Alaska to Zimbabwe, from medium to high head, from 50kW to 20MW and from mini grid to large utility.
These projects stand as testament to everything that a partnership with Gilkes can provide. Connecting rural communities by bringing energy stability to remote locations. Cutting waste by recovering energy from high-pressure sources. Optimising efficiency and extending the lifespan of hydro plants. Providing the clean, affordable, and low-carbon electricity that is key to powering a sustainable future.
Across the full range of our expertise – from design and consultation through to modernisation and servicing – we work to ensure that hydropower flows dependably for the long term. Not only a plant offering lasting performance, but also an asset delivering lasting value.
Gilkes Hydro offer a full range of products and services for the following applications:
- Small Run of River Hydro
- Energy Recovery
- Rural Electrification
- Plant Modernisation & Optimisation
- Long Term Service Contracts
