ANDRITZ GROUP
Susan Trast
ANDRITZ to supply ten turbines for hydropower plant modernization in Serbia
2026/03/26
Energotehnika Južna Bačka has selected international technology group ANDRITZ to supply ten new turbines for the modernization of the Vlasinske hydropower plants, a long-standing pillar of Serbia’s electricity system.
The order value is in the lower double-digit million-euro range and is included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the first quarter of 2026.
The Vlasinske cascade on the Vrla River comprises four hydropower plants that have been in operation since 1955 and currently provide a combined installed capacity of about 130 megawatts. The modernization will ensure continued reliable operation and increase the installed capacity by eight megawatts, strengthening renewable electricity generation in southern Serbia.
Under the contract, ANDRITZ will design, manufacture, supervise installation, and commission four Pelton and six Francis units and associated equipment. The modernization will be organized such that electricity production can continue during the work to maintain a stable power supply.
By upgrading the hydropower infrastructure, ANDRITZ is helping to enhance long‑term efficiency, reliability, and safety at the Vlasinske plants and supporting Serbia’s renewable energy ambitions.
The modernization is supported by international financing, including a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, as well as by the program of the state-owned utility and largest energy provider in the country, Elektroprivreda Srbije, for the renovation of the cascade.
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Outside view of Vrla 1 power plant of the Vlasinske cascade
Unit hall of the Vrla 1 power plant
ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ provides advanced plants, equipment, services, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries, including pulp and paper, metals, hydropower, environmental, and others. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Austria, the publicly listed group employs about 30,000 people at 280 locations in over 80 countries.
As a global leader in technology and innovation, ANDRITZ is committed to fostering progress that benefits customers, partners, employees, society, and the environment. The company’s growth is driven by sustainable solutions enabling the green transition, advanced digitalization for highest industrial performance, and comprehensive services that maximize the value of customers’ plants over their entire life cycle. ANDRITZ. FOR GROWTH THAT MATTERS.
ANDRITZ HYDROPOWER
ANDRITZ Hydropower is one of the world's leading suppliers of electromechanical equipment and services for hydropower stations in the dynamically growing global renewable energy market. Based on 185 years of experience and a global installed capacity of 492 gigawatts, we offer innovative solutions for new and existing hydropower stations, from small hydropower to large-scale plants.
State-of-the-art digital solutions, comprehensive services for the operation and maintenance of entire hydropower plants, synchronous condenser systems for grid stability and turbo generators for the thermal industry complete the portfolio.
