About us
Challenge and vision
What happens if we run out of energy?
Things are changing
Sweden is facing a major energy challenge. For a long time, we have been a leader in hydropower – from large scale electricity production in the major rivers to small scale production in the smaller rivers. This has given a long period with surplus of electricity in Sweden. But all this will change. The recent energy crisis showed how vulnerable we actually are. With the greatly increased need for electricity in the future, for the green energy transition, electricity will become a scarce commodity. Anyone who has been granted a resource concent to build a small hydropower plant, or who already operates one, has a very valuable asset to maintain and develop for future efficiency and reliability. This is where we at TURAB come in.
Experts in turbines for small hydropower
TURAB is one of Sweden’s most experienced experts in water turbines for small-scale hydropower. Our offer includes complete solutions where we combine new technology with the unique craftsmanship required by this industry – from turbine to generator and electrical control system.
We design, engineer, manufacture and install hydro turbines up to 10MW. An important part of our mission is also to future-proof older hydropower plants: by renovating and upgrading existing turbines and electrical control systems, we make the plant more efficient and increase electricity production. We also offer preventive maintenance and service for turbines of all brands. Since 2018, we have been owned by the company IDUN Industrier, listed on the stock exchange. A long term ownership that gives us financial muscles and stability – and security for our customers.
Proximity brings security and a lower carbon footprint
There are more than 2000 hydropower plants in Sweden. Many of them have been manufactured, modernised or maintained by us at TURAB. With headquarters, development and production in Nässjö, we are close to our customers. It’s not just about service and quality aspects: with regional production, transport is shorter. We deliberately prefer to work with Swedish subcontractors to minimise the climate footprint of transportation.
TURAB through the decades
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1965 TURAB starts in Nässjö
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1975 TURAB moves into Förrådsgatan 2
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1978 TURAB manufactures its first self-developed turbine
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1981 TURAB is acquired by Christer Abrahamsson and Ingvar Andersson. First extension of the workshop
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1984 Second extension of offices and staff facilities
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1995 TURAB sells its first turbine to New Zealand
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2001 Third extension of new workshop building with offices and staff facilities
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2009 TURAB delivers the 100th turbine to Iggesund, which is also the largest turbine to date with a diameter of 1.9 metres and 5.3 MW
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2013 Fourth extension of the new workshop hall and further extension of offices and staff facilities
Geographical proximity
We are where the power is
TURAB stands for high availability – both in terms of delivery and geography. Based at our facility in Nässjö, we can quickly and efficiently reach the majority of Sweden’s small and medium sized hydropower plants. We also have very well-functioning logistics for assignments in northern Sweden. Our service team works all over the country.
