MODERNIZATION & REVITALIZATION

As operators of our own hydropower plants, we are familiar with the problems of old hydropower plants and the enormous potential for performance enhancement through the renewal or revitalization of the equipment. Together we will find the best solution to bring your hydropower plant up to date.

The first step of a successful revitalization is a survey of the current hydropower equipment.

After detailed data collection, our experts prepare a technical evaluation of the system to determine which components need to be overhauled or replaced. In addition, a profitability analysis can provide valuable insights.

This comprehensive analysis ultimately results in several options, from which we select the most economical one together with you.

We take care about both the disassembly and the pre-assembly at our factory. The overhauled components of the hydropower plant are then reinstalled in the power plant.

A cornerstone of WWS Wasserkraft’s revitalization expertise is the complete replacement and upgrade of Pelton, Francis, and Kaplan runners. Equipped with heavy manufacturing network and high quality raw material suppliers, we engineer and produce large-scale runners up to 3,000 mm in diameter for turbines up to 80MW

Every replacement runner features custom hydraulic geometry optimized precisely for your existing powerhouse architecture—delivering maximum energy yield, extended asset lifespans, and seamless drop-in installation without costly civil modifications.

Uncompromising Structural Quality & Precision Machining

To guarantee maximum mechanical strength and fatigue resistance under high dynamic loads, our Pelton and Francis runners are milled from a single, solid-forged mono-block using premier-grade raw materials. Machined on state-of-the-art 5-axis CNC centers, each runner wheel achieves top-of-the-line dimensional accuracy, flawless blade surfaces, and peak fluid dynamic efficiency.

Complete Hydropower Revitalization: Turbines, Gates & Intake Systems

At WWS Wasserkraft, we provide end-to-end modernization and performance upgrades for aging hydroelectric infrastructure. From the intake to the tailrace, our engineering and manufacturing capabilities ensure maximum plant output, structural reliability, and long-term operational security.