Hydropower equipment manufacturers

Here are listed many of the Hydroelectric power equipment or Hydropower equipment manufacturers from all over the world.

Canyon Hydro – Canyon Hydro is the waterpower division of Canyon Industries, Inc.  For more than 40 years, the company has focused solely on hydro systems, and has earned a strong reputation for premium quality and outstanding customer support. All Canyon Hydro products are manufactured in the USA. Located in Deming, Washington USA, Canyon Hydro’ maintains two high-precision fabrication facilities capable of producing very efficient, reliable turbine systems. Hydroelectric systems from Canyon Hydro deliver exceptionally high efficiency and reliability.  Built for continuous, uninterrupted power generation, they deliver a high return on your investment year after year.

ABB – The world’s leading supplier of just about every product in the power and automation scope of supply for hydropower plants – from generator circuit breakers and power transformers to switchgear, motors, drives and plant automation systems.

ANDRITZ – For more than 125 years, ANDRITZ Hydro has been supplying generators for hydropower stations. Today, generators with a total capacity of more than 160,000 MVA are in service all over the world. ANDRITZ Hydro generators are characterized by their compact design, high efficiencies, and long lifetime thanks to the use of modern calculation methods and optimized manufacturing procedures and materials. Energy generation based on tidal current is an important area of innovation for ANDRITZ Hydro.

Chengdu Forster Technology Co., Ltd. – Founded in 1956, Chengdu Forster Technology was once a subsidiary of the Chinese Ministry of Machinery and a designated manufacturer of small and medium-sized hydroelectric generator sets. With 64 years of experience in the field of hydraulic turbines, in the 1990s, the system was reformed and started to design, manufacture and sell independently. And began to develop the international market in 2013. Forster turbines have different types, specifications and reliable quality, with reasonable structure, reliable operation, high efficiency, standardized parts, and convenient maintenance. The single turbine capacity can reach 20000KW.

SIEMENS – SIEMENS Energy Sector is one of the world’s leading suppliers of a wide range of products, solutions and services in the field of energy technology.

GENERAL ELECTRIC – GE is a world leader in the utilization and control of water, having supplied equipment to the hydropower and water control industries for over one hundred years.

TOSHIBA – The first manufacturer of hydroelectric generating equipment in Japan. TOSHIBA is a leading exporter and has supplied much equipment to North America, Central and South America, Africa, Oceania, Asia and Eastern Europe. The company’s dedication to excellence has ensured that TOSHIBA is world leader both in conventional and pumped storage power stations.

HYUNDAI – Hyundai Heavy Industries Co, Ltd.(HHI) has estabilished its position as one of the top-ranking manufacturer in the world heavy industry market, thereby gaining a widely acclaimed reputation and reliability.

Gilkes (Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd.) – Gilkes Hydro are world-leaders in designing, manufacturing and commissioning hydro schemes worldwide. With over 165 years of experience Gilkes Hydro offers single source, water to wire solutions for a range of hydropower applications.  From large utilities to small mini grids, Company’s solutions are tailored to meet the needs of each individual project.

Smith Engineering (GB) Ltd. – Smith Engineering is a technology and prototype development company. With a track record in R&D, Smith Engineering designs and manufactures prototypes and one-off machines for customers from sectors including civil nuclear, automotive, marine and renewable energy. Design and manufacture of high efficiency, flat pack, overshot waterwheels, generating electricity from flows between 100 to 500 litres per second and heads 2 to 6 metres. Other current project include the design and manufacture of highly-efficient electricity generating new tidal power technology.