Hydro

Alstom is the world's leading hydro power equipment supplier and service provider.

Alstom has over a century of experience and extensive know-how in the hydropower industry. Alstom hydro turbines and generators installed worldwide represent more than 25% of the total hydro power in operation today.
 
We offer a complete range of equipment and services for new and existing hydro power plants, including:

  • Hydro turbines & generators for all sizes
  • Pump turbines and fixed or variable speed generator motors
  • Control & protection systems
  • Refurbishment and upgrade
  • Value-added services
  • Small hydro
  • Hydro-mechanical and lifting equipment 


Our strengths

  • Large R&D capacity for turbines and generators
  • Experienced experts guarantying a high level of performance and innovation
  • Most complete range of products and services
  • Global/complete plant integration capabilities
  • Largest worldwide installed base (310 GVA generators and 155 GW turbines) 
  • Local presence thanks to our global geographical coverage


Alstom Hydro wins new contract in Ecuador’s hydropower market

Alstom Hydro* has signed a contract with Electro Generadora del Austro (Elecaustro) to provide key equipment to the new Ocaña hydropower plant in Ecuador. The plant is to be located in Ecuador’s southwestern province of Cañar.

Alstom enters the Ocean Energy market, reinforcing its renewable energy portfolio

Alstom Hydro has signed a licencing cooperation agreement with Clean Current Power Systems Incorporated, a private Canadian company specialised in the design and testing of tidal energy technology.