Reliable energy. Smarter grids. Greener future.

Global megatrends are converging around three forces: accelerating electrification and energy security, growing climate resilience needs, and rapid advances in AI and digitalization. Together, they are reshaping infrastructure investment, creating new opportunities for sustainable, resilient, and intelligent energy systems.

Power grids need to become smarter, cleaner, and more resilient — while existing hydropower assets must produce more, last longer, and adapt to an increasingly digital world.

ANDRITZ provides the technology, expertise, and lifecycle support to help you meet these demands with confidence.

Global Trends

Energy Security and Electrification

As electricity demand grows, countries worldwide are investing in renewable power, stronger grids, and energy storage to ensure reliable, affordable, and secure energy. Wide-scale electrification is becoming a key driver of economic growth and decarbonization.

Climate Resilience and Adaptation

Climate change is increasing the frequency and impact of extreme weather events. Governments, communities, and businesses are investing in resilient infrastructure, water management, and adaptation measures to better cope with future climate risks.

AI and Digital Transformation

Artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital technologies are changing how people work, operate infrastructure, and make decisions. Connected, data-driven systems are improving productivity, efficiency, and resilience across industries worldwide.

Unlocking the world's untapped hydropower potential

Hydropower remains the world's largest source of renewable electricity. With substantial undeveloped hydropower resources worldwide and more than 1,000 GW of projects in the global development pipeline, hydropower will continue to play a critical role in energy security, renewable integration, grid stability and sustainable economic development.

Your Benefits

Your plant. Your grid. Your call.

Increase electricity production

Proven turbine and generator technologies designed to maximize energy output and plant efficiency — whether for a new project or an existing installation.

Reduce downtime

Advanced operation and maintenance concepts combined with predictive digital tools identify issues before they affect production — keeping your plant running when it matters most.

Extend plant lifetime

Targeted modernization, upgrades, and component rehabilitation can add decades to your plant's operational life — protecting your investment and securing long-term energy supply.

Secure your grid — and your future

From pumped storage and synchronous condensers to digital twins and AI-powered monitoring, ANDRITZ equips your plant to stabilize the grid and thrive in the energy transition.

This is ANDRITZ Hydropower

From the first turbine to the smartest digital twin — ANDRITZ Hydropower has been at the forefront of hydropower engineering for more than 185 years. With over 33,000 turbines installed and locations in 40+ countries, we bring unmatched project experience, engineering depth, and local presence to every assignment — at every scale, across the full lifecycle.

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Why ANDRITZ

A foundation built over generations

185+ years of turbine engineering — refined through generations of real-world application. From the world's first commercial hydropower plants to today's most advanced pumped storage: our engineering heritage is your performance advantage.

From first current to intelligent grid

135+ years of electrical engineering — evolved through every generation of power technology. From early electrification to grid stability, cybersecurity, and intelligent automation: built by engineers who set the standards. Your assets, future-ready from day one.

Clean energy for hundreds of millions

492,000+ megawatts installed and modernized — one of the largest contributions to renewable electricity on the planet. Every megawatt delivered on time, on specification, and built to last. That scale is not just a number. It is proof the world trusts ANDRITZ to power it.

Trusted by operators on every continent

33,000+ turbine units delivered globally — meaning our engineers have solved virtually every challenge your project will face. Across geographies, climates, and operating conditions: for new installations and modernization alike, our experience is already there.

Milestones that moved the industry

Our historical milestones reflect a relentless drive to push the boundaries of hydropower — from the world's first large commercial plant in 1896 to today's most advanced pumped storage and renewable energy systems, built on the knowledge and innovation of more than 30 pioneering companies, each a leader in their own right, now united as ANDRITZ Hydropower.

Hydropower Solutions

From water to wire — your complete hydropower solution.
Generate more, waste less — with proven, field-tested hydropower technology covering the entire journey from turbine to grid.

Lifetime and Digital Services

Energy that lasts. Performance that evolves.
Extend asset life, improve efficiency, and stay ahead — with intelligent digital services across the full plant lifecycle.

Grid Solutions

Stable grids for a renewable world — built to perform when it matters.
Keep your grid balanced and resilient — with synchronous solutions designed for the energy transition.

Proven Results

Real projects. Real impact.

E.B. Campbell, Canada

Another half century of renewable power generation

Tucuma and Feijo, Brazil

Building the path to grid stability in Northern Brazil

Abdelmoumen, Morocco

Strengthen Morocco's power grid by new pumped storage plant

Cahora Bassa, Mozambique

The vital role of Cahora Bassa dam

Klingnau, Switzerland

Where tradition meets innovation

Amfilochia, Greece

Pioneering a new hydropower era for Greece

Gandikota, India

Momentum gained by integration of renewables

Srinagarind, Thailand

Thailand's legacy gets a makeover

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Latest Press Releases

Pumped storage project Vouglans/Saut-Mortier on the Ain River

Jul 20, 2026

ANDRITZ to supply pump turbine for pumped storage modernization project in France

Électricité de France (EDF) has awarded international technology group ANDRITZ a contract to supply a new pump turbine and associated equipment for the Vouglans/Saut-Mortier pumped storage project in the French Jura region.

Unit hall of McCormick hydropower plant in Québec_Copyright SCHM

Jul 9, 2026

ANDRITZ to modernize McCormick hydropower plant in Québec, Canada

Société en Commandite Hydroélectrique Manicouagan (SCHM) has awarded ANDRITZ a contract to modernize turbine-generator units 6 and 7 at the McCormick hydropower plant in Baie-Comeau, Québec, Canada.

Synchronous condenser manufacturing at ANDRITZ in Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil_Copyright ANDRITZ

Jul 7, 2026

For stable power grids: ANDRITZ to supply five synchronous condensers to Colombia

Enlaza, the transmission company of Grupo Energía Bogotá, has awarded international technology group ANDRITZ an order to supply five synchronous condensers to Colombia.

Strandfossen hydropower plant in Norway_Copyright Hafslund

Jul 3, 2026

ANDRITZ to upgrade Strandfossen hydropower plant, strengthening Norway’s renewable energy infrastructure

Hafslund, one of Norway's largest power producers, has selected ANDRITZ to rehabilitate and upgrade the Strandfossen hydropower plant on the Glomma River.

Jebba hydropower plant in Nigeria_Copyright ANDRITZ

Jul 1, 2026

ANDRITZ to modernize third unit at Jebba hydropower plant, Nigeria

Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MESL) has awarded international technology group ANDRITZ the contract to modernize generating unit 2G4 at the Jebba hydropower plant.

May 27, 2026

Powering Brazil’s clean energy future: ANDRITZ secures major hydropower capacity expansion contracts with COPEL

COPEL (Companhia Paranaense de Energia) has awarded ANDRITZ two turnkey contracts for the supply and commissioning of additional generating units at the Foz do Areia and Segredo hydropower plants on the Iguaçu River in Paraná, Brazil.

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More questions than answers mentioned here? Our team is happy to help!

ANDRITZ Hydropower is a global supplier of electromechanical systems and services for hydropower plants, acting as a market leader in hydraulic power generation.

The company specializes in water-to-wire solutions, refurbishment, modernization, and lifecycle services for both small and large-scale hydro power assets.

ANDRITZ designs, manufactures, and installs all major turbine technologies, including Kaplan, Francis, Pelton, and reversible pump-turbines.

Water-to-wire solutions refer to complete, integrated electromechanical systems—from the water intake to the electrical grid connection—managed under a single provider.

Yes, ANDRITZ Hydropower actively designs and supplies highly efficient pumped storage solutions to facilitate large-scale energy storage and grid balancing.

Through its dedicated automation and digitalization frameworks, ANDRITZ optimizes plant operations using real-time data analytics, smart sensors, and secure control systems.

Hydropower serves as a critical backbone for the global energy transition by providing reliable, baseload electricity and rapid grid stabilization to balance variable renewables like wind and solar.

Hydropower

Reliable energy. Smarter grids. Greener future.

Global Trends

Unlocking the world's untapped hydropower potential

Your plant. Your grid. Your call.

Increase electricity production

Reduce downtime

Extend plant lifetime

Secure your grid — and your future

This is ANDRITZ Hydropower

A foundation built over generations

From first current to intelligent grid

Clean energy for hundreds of millions

Trusted by operators on every continent

Milestones that moved the industry

Generation, grid, and services — your one trusted partner for the energy transition

Our Portfolio

Hydropower Solutions

Large greenfield and brownfield solutions

Pumped storage solutions

Small hydropower solutions

Marine solutions

Lifetime and Digital Services

Modernization, upgrade, and rehabilitation

Operation and maintenance

Automation and digital solutions

Grid Solutions

Synchronous condensers

Turbo generators