Our history

Gilkes Energy Ltd was established in 2008 in order to help our clients develop and finance hydropower projects.

However our parent company Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd has been around somewhat longer! Formed in 1853 Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd designs and manufactures Hydro-electric turbines and ancillary equipment in the range up to 20MW. Based in Kendal in the English Lake District activities include design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, testing, routine service and plant upgrade.

Since our first turbine installation in 1856, we have been improving and refining designs ever since. With working experience in over 80 countries and an installed base of more than 6,500 turbines, Gilkes is a world leader in Hydro turbine design, manufacture and installation.

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