What CINK Hydro-Energy does

CINK Hydro-Energy k.s. is a privately held Czech manufacturer of hydro turbines, registered as a limited partnership (k.s.) at the Regional Court in Plzeň and headquartered in Sadov. The company designs, manufactures, transports, and commissions turn-key electromechanical packages for small and medium hydropower stations in the 10 kW to 10 MW capacity band. Its core product portfolio spans four turbine architectures—Crossflow, Pelton, Kaplan, and Francis—each engineered to minimize civil works, accelerate installation, and simplify maintenance, with all components strictly sourced from European Union suppliers (Siemens, Schneider Electric, Bosch Rexroth, SKF, Marelli Motori, Nidec, among others).

The company complements its turbine line with three add-on product families: the CINK Power Box, a containerized water-to-wire (W2W) solution integrating turbine, generator, and control systems for rapid deployment; the proprietary CINK SCADA HMI 2.0 control system built on Siemens Simatic Comfort panels for autonomous plant operation and remote access; and hydraulic and chain-type trash-rack cleaning machines capable of boosting energy production by up to 30%. The business model is a direct, project-based sales motion targeting enterprise customers—hydropower developers, municipal water utilities, and remote-area electrification projects—with each system custom-engineered and individually quoted rather than sold off a price list. An after-sales revenue stream provides 24/7 remote assistance and on-demand service visits across all permanently inhabited continents, leveraging a 50-country reference base built since manufacturing operations began in 1983.

Name

CINK Hydro-Energy

Legal name

CINK Hydro - Energy k.s.

Website

https://cink-hydro-energy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CINK Hydro-Energy is a Czech private manufacturer of small-to-medium hydro turbines (10 kW–10 MW), offering turn-key Crossflow, Pelton, Kaplan and Francis units plus containerized Power Box, SCADA controls and trash-rack cleaners to hydropower developers, utilities and remote-area electrification projects across 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydroelectric Turbines and Electromechanical Hydropower Equipment

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Turbines, Generators & Hydromechanical Equipment Manufacturing (OEMs) (EUACAEAH), Renewable Monitoring, Controls & SCADA Hardware Manufacturing (Sensors, RTUs, Meters) (EUAMAHAJ), Medium/Low-Voltage Power Distribution (MCCs, Panels, UPS, Grounding) (EUAEAFAB), Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA), Energy Management Systems & Plant Controllers (PPC, AGC Participation, Curtailment Control) (EUAMAIAI)

Keywords

• Hydro turbine manufacturing
• Small hydropower stations
• Water-to-wire packages
• Run-of-river turbines
• Electromechanical hydropower equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Sadov

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydro Turbine Sales: Manufacturing and selling hydro turbines (Crossflow, Pelton, Kaplan, Francis) ranging from 10 kW to 10 MW capacity. Turn-key deliveries including design, manufacturing, transport, and commissioning.
2. Electromechanical Packages: Water-to-wire (W2W) packages providing complete electromechanical equipment for hydropower plants
3. SCADA & Control Systems: Supply of control systems, switchgear, and SCADA solutions for autonomous operation and remote access
4. After-sales Services: 24/7 remote assistance and on-demand service visits, regular maintenance services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

CINK Hydro-Energy designs, manufactures, and commissions hydro turbines and complete water-to-wire electromechanical packages for small and medium-sized hydropower stations (10 kW to 10 MW). Product lines include Crossflow, Pelton, Kaplan, and Francis turbines, the containerized CINK Power Box, SCADA & Control Systems with the proprietary CINK SCADA HMI 2.0, and hydraulic/chain trash-rack cleaning machines. The company delivers turn-key projects from design and manufacturing through transport, commissioning, and 24/7 remote service in 50 countries.

Product overview

CINK Hydro-Energy is a hydroelectric turbine manufacturer offering a portfolio of four main turbine types (Crossflow, Pelton, Kaplan, and Francis) ranging from 10 kW to 10 MW capacity for small and medium hydropower stations. The company provides complete turn-key deliveries including design, manufacturing, transport, and commissioning, along with complementary products including the CINK Power Box (containerized W2W solution), SCADA & Control Systems with proprietary HMI software, and trash-rack cleaning machines. All turbines feature European-sourced components and are designed to minimize civil works, simplify installation, and enable easy maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CINK Power Box: Container-based turbine solution combining turbine, generator, and control system in a compact container format
• CINK SCADA HMI 2.0

Products and services

• Crossflow Turbines Taylor-made Crossflow (Banki) turbines for low-to-medium head applications, designed to minimize civil works, enable fast installation, and simplify maintenance. Suitable for run-of-river, drinking water system, and small hydropower sites; reference projects include a 490 kW unit in a Czech Republic drinking water system.
• Pelton Turbines Taylor-made high-head Pelton impulse turbines in horizontal and vertical configurations with single or multiple jets; available up to multi-MW capacity. Reference installations include a 1,613 kW vertical 5-jet Pelton turbine in Serbia and multi-MW Pelton systems in Armenia.
• Kaplan Turbines Propeller-type Kaplan turbines for low-head applications with adjustable-blade technology to optimize efficiency. Used in run-of-river projects; reference project includes a 557 kW Kaplan turbine in Yorkshire, UK, and a 165 kW Kaplan unit in the Czech Republic.
• Francis Turbines Francis reaction turbines for medium-head and medium-flow applications, designed to minimize civil works and ease maintenance. Part of CINK's four-turbine small-to-medium hydropower portfolio.
• CINK Power Box Containerized electromechanical water-to-wire (W2W) package that combines turbine, generator, and control systems in a pre-fabricated container for compact installations and rapid deployment. Suited to sites with limited civil works, including remote-area electrification. Reference deployment: a 144 kW Power Box in Spain.
• SCADA & Control System Complete low and medium voltage switchgear and control panels with Siemens Simatic Comfort panels and proprietary CINK SCADA HMI 2.0 software for intuitive hydropower plant control, autonomous operation, and remote access. Designed to integrate with CINK turbines and the CINK Power Box.
• Trash-rack Cleaning Machines Hydraulic and chain-type automatic trash-rack cleaning machines for reliable removal of debris from fine and coarse racks, available in models up to 12 m width. Use of these machines can increase energy production at hydropower intakes by up to 30%.
• Turn-key Project Delivery and After-Sales Services End-to-end project delivery service covering design, manufacturing, transport, and commissioning of hydro turbines and electromechanical packages, together with 24/7 remote assistance and on-demand on-site service visits across all permanently inhabited continents. Multi-year service contracts are offered.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% increase in energy production through use of trash-rack cleaning machines

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationComponent supplier for control systems and automation technology used in SCADA and control systems
• Rexroth (Bosch Rexroth)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of hydraulic components and systems for turbine control
• SKFcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of bearings and sealing solutions for turbine manufacturing
• Marelli MotoricoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of generators for hydro turbine systems
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of electrical distribution and control equipment
• NideccoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of motors and generators for power generation

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Kirloskar Brothers: India-based manufacturer of pumps and small hydro turbines with strong South Asian and African market presence. Comparable in product offering but primarily serves different geographies than CINK's European core.

Direct peers

• Wasserkraft Volk: German specialist manufacturer of small and micro hydro turbines (up to ~500 kW). Directly comparable to CINK on low-capacity segments, with similar turn-key project delivery focus.
• Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon: UK-headquartered turbomachinery manufacturer of Pelton, Francis and Crossflow turbines for small and medium hydropower. Directly comparable to CINK on technology, capacity range and turn-key delivery model.
• Ossberger: German manufacturer specializing in small and medium hydropower turbines, including the well-known Crossflow design. Closely comparable to CINK in product range, capacity band, and European manufacturing heritage.
• Mavel: Czech-based manufacturer of small hydro turbines (Pelton, Francis, Kaplan, propeller) for up to ~30 MW. Direct domestic Czech competitor with overlapping product portfolio and customer base.
• Canyon Industries: US-based manufacturer of small hydro turbines (Crossflow, Pelton, Turgo) for micro and small hydropower stations. Comparable niche manufacturer serving similar small-hydro customer base.
• CKD Blansko Engineering: Czech manufacturer of water turbines (Francis, Kaplan, Pelton) and pump-turbines. Domestic Czech peer with overlapping customer base in Eastern European small/medium hydro projects.

Broad incumbents

• Andritz Hydro: Global leader in hydropower equipment (turbines, generators, automation) across the full capacity range. Overlaps with CINK on small/medium units but competes as a far larger incumbent across the entire industry.
• Toshiba Energy Systems (Hydro): Diversified Japanese power equipment supplier offering hydro turbines as part of a broader energy portfolio. Overlaps with CINK on small/medium hydro but competes as a global industrial conglomerate.
• Voith Hydro: Major global supplier of hydro turbines, generators and electrical systems. Competes with CINK primarily in medium-hydro projects with much larger scale, brand recognition and balance sheet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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