Czech-based engineering and manufacturing company Mavel and Canada Energy Corp. have announced that an agreement has been signed for the provision of a Mavel Double Regulated Bulb turbine for the new Fergus Mill power plant in Ontario, Canada.

The mavel KB1050K3 turbine will have a runner diameter of 1050mm, with four runner blades, 16 wicket gates and will drive a horizontal asynchronous generator.

The Fergus Mill plant will be at the site of a former mill which is being rehabilitated as a condominium complex. The 270kW plant is expected to begin operation in late 2003.