What HYDROPOL Group does

HYDROPOL Project & Management a.s., operating as HYDROPOL Group, is a Prague-headquartered specialist hydropower company founded in 1996 and associated with the Renfin Group investment holding. The firm plans, engineers, constructs, finances, and operates small and medium hydropower plants ranging from 500 kW mini-plants to 50 MW stations, including run-of-river, low-head, and high-head mountain configurations. It currently operates more than 30 schemes across Central and Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America, and has completed over 50 projects over nearly three decades.

The core technical offering covers the full equipment stack: Kaplan, Francis, Pelton and Archimedes screw turbines (50 kW-20 MW), hydromechanical equipment (gates, rubber dams, valves, penstocks, trashracks), and electrical systems (generators, switchboards, transformers, protection and excitation). Engineering is delivered with AFT Impulse 4.0 (water hammer), HEC-RAS/AQUAVEO (2D hydraulics), SCIA Engineer (FEA), SolidWorks (steel design), and CFD analyses. A proprietary differentiator is the HPCC Prague Control Centre, a 24/7 remote operations facility monitoring plants across the UK, Italy, and Czech Republic. The company also holds an ISO 9001 quality certification maintained since 1999, audited by Det Norske Veritas.

Revenue is generated through four streams: EPC turnkey contracts (one-time licence/project delivery), recurring O&M subscriptions (24/7 monitoring, maintenance, performance optimization, insurance claims), financing and investment structuring (BOT, PPP, equity participation), and professional development services (feasibility studies, design, permitting, project management). The go-to-market is enterprise field sales directed at energy utilities, private investors, government and development agencies (notably the Czech Development Agency), and industrial and agricultural operators seeking on-site power generation. Notable customers include CEZ Group, Peel Ports Group, Liberian Agriculture Company, Elektrownia Skawina, and Gamma Energia Renovable. Jan Tošnar (MSc MBA) serves as Managing Director, with Milan Stroner as Chief Engineer and Jan Pilař heading project development in Africa and Southeast Asia.

Name

HYDROPOL Group

Legal name

HYDROPOL Project & Management a.s.

Website

https://hydropol.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HYDROPOL Group is a Prague-based specialist hydropower company founded in 1996 that delivers turnkey EPC, O&M, engineering, and financing services for small and medium hydropower plants (500 kW-50 MW) to utilities, private investors, governments, and industrial clients across more than 15 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydropower EPC and Engineering Services

NAICS

Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydropower EPC & Construction (Civil Works, Electromechanical) (EUACAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydropower EPC & Civil Construction (Dams, Weirs, Tunnels, Penstocks) (EUAMADAB), Hydropower Balance-of-Plant & Electrical Systems (Transformers, Switchgear, Protection) (EUAMADAD), Hydro BOP Civil & Water Conveyance (Dams, Spillways, Penstocks, Canals) (EUAMAFAG), Hydro Balance-of-Plant EPC (Penstocks, Gates, Intake/Outfall, Auxiliaries) (EUAEADAH)

Keywords

• Hydropower EPC services
• Small hydro engineering
• Renewable energy construction
• Hydropower operation maintenance
• Turbine manufacturing supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EPC Turnkey Contracts: Design, plan, execute and operate hydroelectric schemes on a turnkey basis. Covers everything from 500 kW mini-plants to 50 MW stations including new plants, rehabilitation/upgrading, and various turbine/replacement services.
2. Operation & Maintenance Services: Ongoing O&M services for hydro plants including performance optimization, 24/7 monitoring, scheduled maintenance, site inspection, spare parts supply, and insurance claims settlement. Plants are remotely controlled from Prague Control Centre.
3. Financing & Investment: Specializes in complex planning and execution of investments across the hydroelectric sector. Covers entire investment process from land acquisition through permitting to financing. Participates in BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) and PPP projects.
4. Development Services: New site identification, arranging local partnerships, technical studies and surveys, licences and permits, development financing. Also provides engineering consulting, feasibility studies, and project management services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HYDROPOL Group delivers turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for small and medium hydropower plants ranging from 500 kW to 50 MW. The company covers the entire project lifecycle including feasibility studies, design, construction, commissioning, and long-term operation and maintenance through its 24/7 Prague Control Centre. In addition to EPC delivery, HYDROPOL supplies turbines, hydromechanical equipment, and electrical equipment, and provides financing and project development services.

Product overview

HYDROPOL Group is a specialist hydropower company offering an integrated portfolio of products and services for small and medium hydro power plants. The core offering consists of Turnkey Delivery (complete EPC contracts for new construction and rehabilitation), O&M Services (24/7 monitoring, maintenance, optimization), and Engineering Services (feasibility studies, design, project management). These are supported by specialized equipment product lines including Turbines (Archimedes screws, Kaplan, Francis, Pelton), Hydromechanical Equipment (gates, valves, penstocks, trashracks), and Electrical Equipment (generators, control systems, switchboards). The company serves clients across Europe and overseas from their Prague headquarters, operating and maintaining over 30 hydro schemes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turnkey Hydropower Delivery Complete EPC delivery of small and medium hydropower plants (500 kW to 50 MW) on a turnkey basis, covering new construction, rehabilitation, and upgrading for utilities, developers, and industrial clients.
• Operation and Maintenance Services Long-term O&M services for hydropower plants including 24/7 remote monitoring from the Prague Control Centre, scheduled maintenance, performance optimization, site inspection, spare parts supply, and insurance claims settlement.
• Engineering Services End-to-end engineering services for hydropower projects including feasibility studies, design and engineering, and project management and consulting from planning through commissioning.
• Rehabilitation and Modernisation Specialized service to rehabilitate and upgrade outdated hydropower plants, increasing output and efficiency of aging assets through turbine replacement, automation, and modernization works.
• Financing and Investment Services Project finance and investment structuring for hydropower projects, covering the entire investment process from land acquisition and permitting through to financing, BOT and PPP arrangements.
• Hydropower Development Services Greenfield hydropower project development services covering site identification, local partnerships, technical studies, licences and permits, and development financing for new hydro schemes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Spalov HPP output increased by 25% with new remote control implementation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Peel Ports GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2024Peel Ports Group, one of the UK's major port operators, partnered with Hydropol to implement hydropower technology at Queen Elizabeth II Dock in Eastham. This initiative supports Peel Ports' goal to achieve net-zero status across operations by 2040. Hydropol will install twin Archimedean screw generator expected to generate approximately 1,500,000 kWh per year.
• Renfin GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2024Renfin is an investment holding company based in Prague, Czech Republic, focused on acquisition, development and investment of small and medium sized hydro power plants worldwide. Hydropol is associated with Renfin Group, sharing expertise and resources for hydropower project development and investment.
• Harper MacleodminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 April 2024Legal firm providing advice on the Glendevon Hydro Scheme sale transaction between Torishima and Renfin & Hydropol Group.
• Czech Development Agency (ČRA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Czech Development Agency's B2B program supports Hydropol projects in developing countries. Support received for projects in Indonesia, Philippines, Cameroon, Zambia, Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya for small hydropower development.
• PT. Lematang HidrominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndonesian partner collaborating with Hydropol on Cipandak project development in West Java.
• Torishima Service Solutions Europe LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlasgow-based company that originally constructed the Glendevon Hydro Scheme in partnership with Scottish Water. Sold assets and operations to Renfin & Hydropol Group in 2024.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ossberger: German family-owned manufacturer of small hydro turbines (notably cross-flow turbines) and turnkey plant supplier. Competes with HYDROPOL in the small hydro EPC segment.
• Geppert Hydropower: Austrian small hydro EPC contractor specializing in Kaplan, Francis, and Pelton turbines and turnkey projects. Comparable European small hydro specialist with similar customer profile.
• Mavel: Czech-based small hydro turbine manufacturer and EPC provider. Direct competitor in HYDROPOL's home market and across Europe in the 500 kW–10 MW segment, with a similar focus on turbines and rehabilitation.
• Litostroj Power Group: Slovenian turbine and hydro equipment manufacturer with capabilities in Kaplan, Francis, and Pelton turbines up to ~200 MW. Direct peer in small-to-medium hydro EPC and turbine supply.
• Gilkes: UK-based small hydro turbine manufacturer and turnkey hydro project provider. Comparable in scale and focus on small-medium hydro, with strong overlap in the UK and Scotland markets where HYDROPOL operates.
• WWS Wasserkraft: Austrian small hydro specialist offering turbines, complete plants, and rehabilitation services. A close European peer in the small hydro EPC and modernization niche.

Emerging players

• Flovel Hydro: Indian small-to-medium hydro turbine OEM and EPC player with growing international footprint. Overlaps with HYDROPOL on small hydro EPC in emerging markets, particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia.
• Canyon Hydro: US small hydro equipment and project provider focused on low- and medium-head hydro. Comparable product line to HYDROPOL's low-head offerings, though geographically focused on North America.

Broad incumbents

• Voith Hydro: Tier-1 hydro OEM and EPC contractor with a full turbine/generator portfolio. Overlaps with HYDROPOL on small-to-medium hydro turnkey projects and is a primary competitor for utility-grade hydro tenders.
• ANDRITZ Hydro: Global large-scale hydro EPC and turbine OEM with a broad portfolio. Competes with HYDROPOL on mid-sized hydro projects but typically sits above HYDROPOL's 50 MW sweet spot, anchoring the larger end of the addressable market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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