We help owners of ageing hydropower assets recover performance, improve reliability, and extend plant life through targeted renovation and modernisation programmes. Our services combine diagnostics, upgrade engineering, implementation support, and performance verification.
We transform ageing hydro assets into high-performance powerhouses — restoring efficiency, extending plant life, and delivering measurable returns.
Many small hydro plants experience efficiency loss over time due to wear, outdated components, and operating degradation. A well-planned rehabilitation programme can recover output, reduce maintenance exposure, and improve the long-term economics of the asset.
A visual testament to the precision of modern turbine modernisation — from worn, oxidised runners to freshly machined, high-efficiency assemblies.
Our teams have deep expertise in the renovation and modernisation of all major hydro turbine types, from high-head impulse runners to low-head reaction designs.
Rehabilitation of Francis units for medium- to high-head applications, including runner work, guide mechanism repairs, shaft alignment, and bearing-related upgrades.
Modernisation of low-head Kaplan systems, including blade-setting corrections, hub sealing improvements, and runner chamber repairs.
Upgrade support for high-head Pelton units, including bucket refurbishment, nozzle and deflector improvements, bearing overhaul, and associated mechanical systems.
Our modernisation approach covers mechanical, electrical, and digital systems within the powerhouse, enabling coordinated upgrades that support stronger long-term plant performance.
Detailed condition assessment, efficiency review, and root-cause analysis across plant systems.
Site-specific upgrade engineering, equipment specification, and techno-commercial reporting.
Installation planning and execution support with attention to minimising generation loss during implementation.
Performance verification, compliance review, and operator support before handover.
Depending on asset condition and upgrade scope, modernisation can support recovery of lost output and improved hydraulic performance.
Upgraded components can reduce breakdown frequency and lower annual maintenance expenditure.
A well-structured rehabilitation programme can extend the useful operating life of a hydropower asset by many years.
Improved generation and reduced operating cost can materially strengthen project payback and asset value over time.
Contact our R&M specialists today for a complimentary assessment and to discuss how we can revitalise your hydro assets.
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