Hydro Power Plant

What Hydro Power Plant does

Hydro Power Plant (HPP) is a French hydro turbine manufacturer founded in 1906 and headquartered in Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy. The company designs, manufactures, installs, and commissions hydro turbines for hydroelectric power generation, offering a full technology portfolio spanning Francis turbines for medium-head applications, Kaplan turbines for variable flow and low-head sites, Pelton turbines for high-head installations, and the more recently launched Hydrodynamic Screw (Archimedes screw) for very low head micro-hydro. Beyond the turbine core, HPP supplies electromechanical equipment, automation and SCADA systems with remote supervision, electrical infrastructure, and, through its 2019-acquired Hydreo subsidiary, hydromechanical components such as gates, screens, valves, and penstocks. Engineering and consulting, refurbishment/rehabilitation of existing plants, and ongoing operation and maintenance services round out the offering.

HPP operates from three French sites: a head office in Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, a sales and technical office in Bourgoin Jallieu, and a manufacturing factory in Saint-Nabord, supplemented by a Hydreo hydromechanical factory (~48,000 sqm) and a Turkey sales bureau opened in 2020. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001 certifications, French Fab designation, and a 2020 Solar Impulse Efficient Solution label for its rural electrification hydro turbines. The commercial model is direct enterprise field sales to hydroelectric plant developers, utilities, and project owners, with custom-engineered, project-specific pricing rather than standard list pricing.

The company has delivered projects across Europe, Africa, South America, Asia, and Oceania, including a 15 MW Pelton plant in DRC Congo (2x7.5 MW units), a 12 MW Kaplan plant in South Africa (3x4 MW), a 3.2 MW Pelton in New Caledonia (2021), and a 2.39 MW Pelton in Ecuador, alongside numerous smaller French and Scottish installations in the 0.4-5.5 MW range. Customer segments span new plant developers, existing plant owners seeking modernization, O&M buyers, and rural electrification projects, served through industry conferences, multilingual digital presence, and direct engagement from inquiry through commissioning.

Name

Hydro Power Plant

Legal name

SAS Hydro Power Plant

Website

https://hydropowerplant.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

French manufacturer of hydroelectric turbines (Francis, Kaplan, Pelton, Hydrodynamic Screw) founded in 1906, serving plant developers, utilities, and rural electrification projects worldwide with custom-engineered turbines, electromechanical and hydromechanical equipment, plus engineering, refurbishment, and O&M services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydroelectric Power Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydropower Turbines, Generators & Balance-of-Plant Equipment Manufacturing (EUAMAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydroelectric Turbines & Governors (IMAHAFAD), Hydropower EPC & Construction (Civil Works, Electromechanical) (EUACAEAF), Hydropower Turbines & Electro-Mechanical Equipment (Turbines, Generators, Governors) (EUAMADAC), Hydropower Operations, Maintenance & Refurbishment (R&M/Life Extension) (EUACAEAG)

Keywords

• Hydro turbine manufacturing
• Hydropower generation equipment
• Hydroelectric plant solutions
• Hydro mechanical equipment
• Turbine refurbishment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vandoeuvre-lès-nancy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hydro Turbine Manufacturing: Design, manufacture, and supply of custom hydro turbines including Francis, Kaplan, and Pelton types for new installations
2. Engineering and Consulting Services: Technical consulting from site identification through detailed engineering and turnkey project delivery
3. Refurbishment and Rehabilitation: Upgrading existing hydro plants including equipment updates, runner restoration, capacity increases, and performance improvements
4. Operation and Maintenance Services: Ongoing operation support and maintenance services for hydro power plants ensuring maximum equipment availability and sustainable performance

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hydro Power Plant designs, manufactures, supplies, installs, and commissions custom-engineered hydro turbines (Francis, Kaplan, Pelton, and Hydrodynamic Screw types) for hydroelectric power generation projects. The company complements its turbines with electro-mechanical, automation, electrical, and hydro-mechanical equipment, and supports customers through engineering, refurbishment, and operation and maintenance services. Products are designed and manufactured in France across the company's head office, technical office, and production facility.

Product overview

Hydro Power Plant (HPP) is a French manufacturer of hydroelectric turbines and associated equipment, operating since 1906. The company offers a complete portfolio of turbine technologies: Francis Turbines (reaction turbines for medium head applications), Kaplan Turbines (axial flow turbines for low head/high flow), Pelton Turbines (impulse turbines for high head), and Hydrodynamic Screws (Archimedes screw for very low head). Beyond turbines, HPP provides complementary electro-mechanical equipment, automation systems with SCADA and remote supervision capabilities, electrical equipment, and hydro-mechanical equipment (gates, valves, trash racks). The product line is designed to support projects from initial engineering through to turnkey delivery, with services including operation, maintenance, refurbishment, and consulting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hydreo: Hydromechanical equipment brand acquired by HPP in 2019, specializing in gates, screens, log booms, gate valves, valves, and lock gates
• Industeam Hydro

Products and services

• Francis Turbine Reaction turbine designed for medium head and medium flow applications in hydroelectric power generation; supplied to hydro plant developers and utilities.
• Kaplan Turbine Axial flow turbine with adjustable blades, designed for low head and high flow applications in hydroelectric power generation.
• Pelton Turbine Impulse turbine designed for high head and low to medium flow applications in hydroelectric power generation. Examples include 2x7500kW Pelton turbines for DRC Congo (240m net head) and 3.2MW Horizontal Pelton for New Caledonia.
• Hydrodynamic Screw Archimedes screw turbine designed for very low head applications (typically below 5m), providing eco-friendly hydropower generation for small-scale and micro-hydropower installations, including rural electrification.
• Electro Mechanical Equipment Generators, alternators, and associated electromechanical components for hydroelectric turbine systems.
• Automation Systems Control systems and SCADA solutions for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing hydroelectric plant operations, including remote supervision capabilities.
• Electrical Equipment Electrical infrastructure components for hydroelectric power generation including switchgear, transformers, and power conditioning equipment.
• Hydro Mechanical Equipment Hydromechanical components including gates, valves, trash racks, log booms, and penstocks for hydroelectric installations, supplied through the affiliated Hydreo brand.
• Engineering and Consulting Services Technical consulting from site identification through detailed engineering and turnkey project delivery, including feasibility studies, site surveys, and detailed engineering for hydro projects.
• Operation and Maintenance Services Ongoing operation support and maintenance services for hydro power plants ensuring maximum equipment availability and sustainable performance.
• Refurbishment and Rehabilitation Services Upgrading existing hydro plants including equipment updates, runner restoration, capacity increases, and performance improvements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum equipment availability through customized operation and maintenance planning
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HydreocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2019HPP acquired Hydreo's activities and assets in September 2019. Hydreo designs, manufactures, and installs hydromechanical equipment worldwide including gates, screens, log boom protection, gate valves, valves, and lock gates. The acquisition combines Hydreo's hydromechanical expertise with HPP's turbine capabilities, creating a major French hydro player with dual competence. Hydreo's 48,000 square meter factory is located less than one hour from HPP's office in France, enabling integrated project delivery with all equipment designed and manufactured in France.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ossberger Turbines: Ossberger is a German turbine manufacturer specializing in small hydro and cross-flow turbines, directly competing with HPP in the small hydro and rural electrification segments.
• Voith Hydro: Voith Hydro is one of the world's largest manufacturers of hydro turbines (Francis, Kaplan, Pelton) and electro-mechanical equipment, directly competing with HPP in custom-engineered hydro projects across all major geographies.
• Andritz Hydro: Andritz Hydro is a global leader in hydro turbine manufacturing with a full portfolio (Francis, Kaplan, Pelton, bulb) and comprehensive service/refurbishment business, directly comparable to HPP's offering and customer base.
• Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon: Gilkes is a UK-based manufacturer of Pelton, Francis, and Kaplan turbines with comparable small-to-mid hydro focus, similar global project profile, and overlapping customer base in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
• Canyon Hydro: Canyon Hydro is a US manufacturer of micro and small hydro turbines, competing with HPP's Hydrodynamic Screw and small Kaplan offerings in the low-head segment.
• Mavel: Mavel is a Czech manufacturer of small and medium hydro turbines (Kaplan, Francis, Pelton) with similar size, custom-engineering approach, and global export footprint to HPP.
• Litostroj Power Group: Litostroj Power is a Slovenian manufacturer of hydro turbines (Francis, Kaplan, Pelton) offering comparable custom-engineered solutions and refurbishment services to HPP.

Regional players

• PowerM (Power Machines): Power Machines is a Russian manufacturer of hydro turbines for large-scale projects, primarily serving CIS/Eastern European markets but with limited overlap with HPP's main geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Energy Hydro: Siemens Energy's hydro business provides hydro turbines and generators as part of a broader energy portfolio, competing with HPP on larger projects but as a multi-product incumbent.
• GE Vernova Hydro Solutions: GE Vernova's hydro business designs and manufactures large hydro turbines and generators as part of its broader renewable energy portfolio, competing with HPP on utility-scale projects globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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