The future of hydro is local.

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Aslan deploys modular hydropower systems that transform existing water infrastructure into always-on, clean baseload energy for communities, industry, and grids.

The Opportunity

North America’s untapped clean energy network.

Over 150,000 dormant, unpowered dams exist across North America — many of them once powered sawmills, grist mills, and early industry during the continent’s industrial rise.

Today, these same structures process over 7 million tons of water every second. They regulate river flow, protect communities from flooding, and manage water levels year-round — while quietly holding vast reserves of clean, predictable energy.

150,000+
dormant, unpowered dams across North America
~2%
of North American dams produce power
Map of existing dam and water-control structures across North America
Who We Are

Transforming the future of hydropower.

Aslan Renewables is transforming the future of hydropower by turning existing, underutilized water infrastructure into reliable, clean energy. Our modular systems are built for rapid deployment, activating dormant dams and water-control structures as steady, always-on power sources that support communities, industries, and grids.

We partner closely with local communities, environmental regulators, wildlife advocates, and First Nations to ensure that every project meets the highest environmental standards — creating energy solutions that honor both our past and our future needs.

Our goal is simple:

1. Modernize hydropower by delivering distributed energy right where communities need it most.

2. Design energy systems grounded in environmental standards, regulatory realities, and the urgent needs of communities today.

3. Build a more resilient, self-reliant energy future with clean, steady, and predictable power.

Aslan modular hydropower system at dam site
How It Works

Modular by Design. Scalable by Nature.

Aslan’s modular hydropower system is built for today’s energy landscape: lower-impact, faster to deploy, and designed to work with infrastructure that already exists. Instead of building new dams, we install compact hydropower systems beside existing water-control structures — turning managed water flow into reliable clean power.

Site selection and evaluation
01
Site Selection
Aslan evaluates hundreds or even thousands of water-control structures across a region, selecting sites that meet our pre-defined criteria for elevation drop, flow, and infrastructure viability.
Modular system installed beside dam
02
Modular System Installation
Our compact turbine modules are installed quickly on chosen sites, utilizing the existing drop in elevation. Each installation typically completes in just 1 to 2 days.
Clean power distributed to community
03
Energy Generation & Grid Integration
Water is channeled through the turbines, generating electricity that flows into local grids or on-site usage.
Remote monitoring dashboard
04
AI-Enabled Monitoring & Control
Every site is equipped with our AI-powered Remote Monitoring System, ensuring autonomous operation, predictive maintenance, and real-time performance reporting.
Site selection and evaluation
01

Site Selection

Aslan evaluates hundreds or even thousands of water-control structures across a region, selecting sites that meet our pre-defined criteria for elevation drop, flow, and infrastructure viability.
Modular system installed beside dam
02

Modular System Installation

Our compact turbine modules are installed quickly on chosen sites, utilizing the existing drop in elevation. Each installation typically completes in just 1 to 2 days.
Clean power distributed to community
03

Energy Generation & Grid Integration

Water is channeled through the turbines, generating electricity that flows into local grids or on-site usage.
Remote monitoring dashboard
04

AI-Enabled Monitoring & Control

Every site is equipped with our AI-powered Remote Monitoring System, ensuring autonomous operation, predictive maintenance, and real-time performance reporting.
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Why Modularity Matters

Built for existing infrastructure. Designed to scale.

Traditional hydropower is large, custom-built, and slow to deliver. Aslan’s approach is different. We use standardized turbine modules that can be installed quickly and scaled easily over time. A smaller site may contain only one or two modules. A larger site can incorporate additional modules without system redesign or site-specific changes.

Smaller footprint

We leverage existing dams and structures. We don’t replace infrastructure — we unlock it.

Minimal civil works, fast installs

We build alongside existing structures, avoiding major excavation. Our pre-fabricated systems fit today’s waterways and regulations.

Lower ecological impact

We use existing flows, avoid new river alterations, and protect river ecosystems. Our intakes are fish-safe, and continuous monitoring ensures responsible operations across watersheds.

Scalable, site by site

Each project matches its unique conditions. We start small, expand over time, and align with community needs, grid demand, and water flow.
Intelligence Built In

Intelligence built into every site.

Every Aslan hydro station runs on our AI-enabled Remote Monitoring System (RMS), ensuring fully autonomous operation for decades. RMS uses embedded sensors and AI analytics to track energy output and ecological conditions in real time — enabling predictive maintenance, adaptive operations, and full visibility into each site’s performance.

Unlike isolated assets, RMS coordinates a fleet. That means greater reliability, lower operating costs, and consistent performance across every deployment.

For Regulators

Automated compliance and continuous environmental reporting.

For Operators

Day-to-day performance visibility ensuring stable, efficient power generation.

For Community Partners

Clear, real-time performance dashboards accessible to local stakeholders.

For Environmental Stewards

Continuous ecological monitoring and a clear understanding of how each watershed behaves across seasons and years.

RMS turns hydropower into an intelligent, accountable system — built to serve communities for generations.

Andrew Murray, CEO and Founder
Our Story
“It started with a single dam on a walking trail in PEI. Then I found 170 more across the province. The infrastructure already existed, it just needed someone to see it differently.”
— Andrew Murray, CEO & Founder

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What We Believe

Our core commitments.

At a time when the need for clean baseload power continues to rise, we believe that:

The path to a sustainable future is already paved.

Tens of thousands of dormant water-control structures already safeguard watersheds and communities. While vital for flood control, most produce no electricity. We see this as one of the greatest untapped opportunities in the global energy transition — not always about building new, but unlocking the value already there.

Thoughtful infrastructure modernization is key.

With rapid, scalable, and ecologically safe deployments, we transform existing structures into reliable, low-impact energy sources — respecting both ecosystems and the communities that call them home.

Community, trust, and respect are foundation.

Success means transparency and long-term accountability. Aslan power stations are installed in direct partnership with local stakeholders — ensuring projects strengthen the health of watersheds and the people they serve.
Get in Touch

Talk to our team about your community.

Whether you’re a conservation authority, municipality, Indigenous community, or infrastructure partner — we’d like to hear from you.