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New order received from Chile

New order received from Chile

GUGLER Water Turbines GmbH has been awarded the contract for the design, manufacture, transportation, supervision of installation and commissioning of one (1) six-jet vertical Pelton turbine with spherical valve, generator, control system and LV and 24 kV MV switchgear and transformer for the Don Tito hydropower project, developed by Energias Pudidi SpA.

Commissioning of 2 x 5.2 MW Hydropower Project Lintau in Indonesia

Commissioning of 2 x 5.2 MW Hydropower Project Lintau in Indonesia

The 10.4 MW Hydropower Project Lintau in Indonesia has been successfully commissioned. This project, located in the Lintau Buo sub-district of West Sumatra, signifies a step towards cleaner energy generation in Indonesia.

The first GUGLER megawatt-class water turbine goes into operation in Japan!

The first GUGLER megawatt-class water turbine goes into operation in Japan!

Together with Shizen Energy Inc., we have installed a 2.2 MW Pelton turbine and synchronous generator to the Kuroda Hydroelectric Power Plant (Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture) of Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (Chubu Electric Power). The newly installed turbine started full-scale operation in April 2023.

Small-scale hydroelectric power plant completed in Asahi Town

Small-scale hydroelectric power plant completed in Asahi Town

Annual electricity sales income of 46 million yen expected. The profit to be used to improve the local water supply system.

Another large order from Peru

Another large order from Peru

GUGLER Water Turbines GmbH has signed a major contract for the design, manufacture, transportation, supervision of installation and commissioning of a 6-jet vertical Pelton turbine with all necessary electromechanical equipment (including the large transformers for the Santa Ana and Campas substations) for the Anashironi hydropower project.

WAVE ENERGY: Exowave and Gugler enter into a cooperation agreement

WAVE ENERGY: Exowave and Gugler enter into a cooperation agreement

Gugler Water Turbines makes a strategic move into the growing wave energy sector by signing an important cooperation agreement with Exowave. The partnership will see Gugler Water Turbines taking part in the ongoing EUDP project by Exowave “250 MW wave power in the Danish North Sea by 2030 – phase 1” as key provider for the pelton hydro turbine, including generator and electrical equipment.

33 MW Power Plant in Vietnam commissioned

33 MW Power Plant in Vietnam commissioned

In November 2022, GUGLER successfully put into operation the Dak Di 1 Hydro Power Plant in Vietnam. The plant is equipped with 2 vertical GUGLER Francis Turbines.

Switzerland – new contract for GUGLER

Switzerland – new contract for GUGLER

Romande Energie SA awarded GUGLER Water Turbines GmbH a turn key contract for the design, manufacture and testing in the workshop, transportation to site, installation on site, testing and commissioning on site of the hydromechanical, electromechanical, electrical and automation equipment required for the Glarey hydropower generation facility,located in city of Bex.

Philippines – new major contract for GUGLER

Philippines – new major contract for GUGLER

GUGLER Water Turbines GmbH signed a contract with Kiangan Mini Hydro Corporation for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of four Francis turbines and all required electro-mechanical equipment (including the switchgears for 69 kV grid connection) for the new 17.49 MW hydropower project Kiangan.

3.8 MW Seawater Hydropower Plant Commissioned in South Korea

3.8 MW Seawater Hydropower Plant Commissioned in South Korea

GUGLER commissioned a 3.8 MW seawater Kaplan Pit Turbine in South Korea. The successful installation is another proof of GUGLER's experience in special-purpose and special-material hydropower projects.

New contracts from Latin America

New contracts from Latin America

Latin America has been an important market for GUGLER Water Turbines GmbH for a long time. We hold a major market share in most of the Latin American countries.

Commissioning of 5 MW Kaplan Turbines in Vietnam

Commissioning of 5 MW Kaplan Turbines in Vietnam

In June 2021, GUGLER successfully put into operation the BACH DANG Hydropower Plant in Vietnam. The plant is equipped with 2 horizontal GUGLER Kaplan Spiral Turbines.

Three Nozzle Pelton Turbine in Montenegro commissioned

Three Nozzle Pelton Turbine in Montenegro commissioned

Lately, GUGLER commissioned a Mini Hydropower Plant in Montenegro. The 3-nozzle Pelton Turbine in horizontal alignment will deliver an output of 398 kW.

Turkey – Major contract received

Turkey – Major contract received

GUGLER Water Turbines GmbH has received a major contract for the supply of two (2) Francis Turbines and related electro-mechanical equipment for the new hydropower project Bozkir in Turkey.

Employees wanted at the new GUGLER headquarters

Employees wanted at the new GUGLER headquarters

After moving to the new GUGLER headquarters in Feldkirchen an der Donau and with a view to strong market growth towards the end of the global COVID crisis, we are looking for new employees.

Project with Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) kicked off

Project with Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) kicked off

The aging power plant Obervellach is being replaced by a new, more powerful power plant. GUGLER will supply a 1.6 MW Pelton turbine in the Kaponigbach pipeline.

13.2 MW HPP Güce in Turkey successfully commissioned

13.2 MW HPP Güce in Turkey successfully commissioned

GUGLER successfully commissioned two vertical six-nozzle Pelton Turbines for HPP Güce in Turkey.

Major contracts from Asia

Major contracts from Asia

GUGLER Water Turbines recently signed new contracts for six Francis turbines in Vietnam and the Philippines.

Sweden – Refurbishment of HPP Duved completed

Sweden – Refurbishment of HPP Duved completed

In November 2020 GUGLER Water Turbines has successfully completed the refurbishment of the existing hydropower plant Duved.

USA – Two Francis Turbines for water treatment plant

USA – Two Francis Turbines for water treatment plant

The Board of Water Works of Pueblo in Colorado has awarded the contract for the design, supply, supervision of installation and commissioning of two Francis turbines with a capacity of 500 kW and 1000 kW for the Whitlock water treatment station.

Deanston Hydropower Plant commissioned

Deanston Hydropower Plant commissioned

In November 2020 GUGLER commissioned DEANSTON hydropower plant at Deanston Distillery in the UK.
The GUGLER Kaplan Turbine is designed for an output of 355kW at 4,2m³/s flow. GUGLER supplied the Kaplan tubular turbine, the generator and the hydraulic power unit.

Commissionings in October 2020

Commissionings in October 2020

Despite the ongoing COVID pandemic, several GUGLER hydropower plants have been installed and commissioned in October 2020.
Haut Bens (1,8MW) in France and Giciye III (10 MW) in Rwanda.

New project in Portugal kicked off

New project in Portugal kicked off

GUGLER signed a contract for a new Power Plant at the Venda Nova Dam in Portugal.

New headquarters under construction

New headquarters under construction

In order to deal with the growing number of projects and employees, GUGLER is moving into new headquarters close to the existing facility. The builiding is specifically designed to our needs and will also significantly improve the experience of our customers during visits and meetings at our company.

Commissioning of completely revised 17 MW Hydropower Plant Nam Tha 4 in Vietnam

Commissioning of completely revised 17 MW Hydropower Plant Nam Tha 4 in Vietnam

GUGLER Water Turbines commissioned two new GUGLER Francis Turbines, Butterfly Valves and HPUs for the Rehabilitation of a 17 MW Hydropower Plant in Vietnam.

Indonesia – 27 MW Krueng Isep HPP successfully commissioned

Indonesia – 27 MW Krueng Isep HPP successfully commissioned

PT Senagan Energi, owned by PT Tamaris Hidro, awarded GUGLER Water Turbines the contract for the supply of a three vertical Pelton turbines with an installed capacity of almost 27 MW including the complete electromechancial equipment for its new Krueng Isep hydropower project, located in Acheh, West Sumatra.

Sri Lanka – two new hydropower plants commissioned

Sri Lanka – two new hydropower plants commissioned

GUGLER Water Turbines has successfully commissioned HPP Ankanda (7.6 MW) and HPP Denipalle Oya (1.1 MW).

Turkey – Major contracts received

Turkey – Major contracts received

GUGLER Water Turbines continues to be a leading supplier of turbine technology to the Turkish hydropower market.
The following four projects were awarded to GUGLER Water Turbines and its Turkish subsidiary GUGLER Su Türbinleri Ltd. Şti. in 2019 so far.

Philippines – Successful commissioning of 20 MW Bineng HPP

Philippines – Successful commissioning of 20 MW Bineng HPP

In June 2019 GUGLER Water Turbines has successfully commissioned two (2) vertical Pelton turbines with 6 nozzles with a power output of 10 MW each for Hedcor Inc., a company of renowned Aboitiz group.

[zek Feb 2019] Upper Austrians extend pioneering role in the Indonesian small hydro power sector

[zek Feb 2019] Upper Austrians extend pioneering role in the Indonesian small hydro power sector

The Austrian Company GUGLER Water Turbines was able to demonstrate its leading position in the Indonesian small hydropower sector in 2017 with the takeover of a whole series of projects. Shortly before the turn of the year, another reference plant in Southeast Asia was commissioned: the Tanjung Tirta hydropower plant owned and operated by PT Maji Biru Pusaka.

Austria  – successful commissioning of HPP Vordergössgraben

Austria – successful commissioning of HPP Vordergössgraben

GUGLER Water Turbines GmbH has successfully commissioned one (1) vertical Pelton turbine with six nozzles for the hydro power plant Vordergössgraben, located in Trofaiach, in December 2017. This investment was made by the Austrian industrial group Mayr-Melnhof and its partners.

Montenegro – first turbine installed for HPP Bukovica

Montenegro – first turbine installed for HPP Bukovica

After providing hydro turbines more than fifty (50) hydro power plants in the Balkan region over the past decade GUGLER Water Turbines GmbH has supplied and installed its first Pelton turbine in Montenegro this summer.

Serbia – Major order for (3) Kaplan Pit Turbines received

Serbia – Major order for (3) Kaplan Pit Turbines received

GUGLER Water Turbines has been awarded a major contract for the supply of three (3) horizontal Kaplan Pit Turbines with a runner diameter of 2.85 m, including synchronous generators, gearboxes and hydraulic power units for the hydropower project Rekovici in Serbia.

Honduras – Successful commissioning of 18 MW Pencaligue HPP

Honduras – Successful commissioning of 18 MW Pencaligue HPP

In July 2018 GUGLER Water Turbines has successfully put into operation the hydropower plant Pencaligue in Honduras:
The project consists of three (3) horizontal Pelton turbines with two jets, including the complete electromechanical equipment.

Small Hydro Power Plant BODORNA in Georgia

Small Hydro Power Plant BODORNA in Georgia

[VIDEO] GUGLER Water Turbines GmbH is finishing the installation of 2.5 MW Kaplan Pit Turbine in Georgia.

Peru – Successful commissioning of 20 MW Marañon and 18 MW Yarucaya HPP

Peru – Successful commissioning of 20 MW Marañon and 18 MW Yarucaya HPP

GUGLER Water Turbines has successfully put into operation two major hydropower plants in Peru in 2017:
HPP Marañon (three Francis turbines) and HPP Yarucaya (two Francis turbines).

Georgia – new contracts from Caucasus

Georgian International Energy Corporation (GIEC), a major power company in Georgia has contracted GUGLER Water Turbines for the supply of two Francis runners for its hydropower stations Kakhareti and Racha.

Turkey – another successful year for GUGLER

Four waterpower projects in Turkey in 2017 prove GUGLER's position in the Turkish market.

Italy – a stable market for GUGLER

In 2017 Italy remained a stable market for GUGLER Water Turbines in the field of low head Kaplan turbines.
In cooperation with local partners GUGLER Water Turbines received four (4) contracts for the supply of five Kaplan turbines.

Indonesia – GUGLER maintains its leading market position

The year 2017 was another highlight for GUGLER Water Turbines to strengthen its leading position in the small hydro market in Indonesia.
Nine new contracts have been received.

Honduras – 18 MW hydropower plant awarded to GUGLER Water Turbines

In December 2016 Hidroeléctricas de Occidente S. de R.L. has awarded GUGLER Water Turbines a contract for the supply of three (3) horizontal Pelton turbines with two jets, including the complete electromechanical equipment for the hydropower project Pencalique in Honduras.

Lebanon – Refurbishment of four hydropower plants

GUGLER Water Turbines came off as winner at the international call for bids for the refurbishment of four existing hydropower plants of the state-owned utility La Kadischa.

Guatemala – Order for the hydropower San Jose

The company Flores y Bosques SA has placed a further order for the delivery of one vertical 5-jet Pelton turbine with an output of 430 kW for the new hydropower plant San Jose.

Chile – a significant market for GUGLER Water Turbines

Two new orders confirm GUGLER Water Turbines' position on the market in South America.

Bosnia-Herzegovina: Follow-up order from company EHE

Following the project Novakovici GUGLER Water Turbines will also provide two Francis Turbines for the hydropower plant Zapece.

Successful Commissioning in the 2nd half of 2013

Successful commissioning in the second half of 2013 in Romania, Macedonia, Guatemala, Albania and Colombia confirm the worldwide activities of GUGLER Water Turbines.

Drinking water purification plant for Jordan

GUGLER Water Turbines GmbH receives an order from GDF Suez-Degremont for the supply of one Francis turbine, generator, butterfly valve and the appertaining electrical control and governing system for the enhancement of the drinking water purification plant Samra in Jordan.

Italy – further success on a difficult market

EPF Energy places a further order with GUGLER Water Turbines for the supply of one small vertical Kaplan turbine with belt drive.

Indonesia – Major order for Cibareno and Krueng Isep

GUGLER Water Turbines received significant orders for two Francis and two Pelton Turbines.

Residual water turbine for Panama

GUGLER Water Turbines obtains a follow-up order from the Russian company Energomachexport Corporacion LLc for the hydropower plant Baituna in Panama.

Peru – Francis Turbines for 13 MW hydropower plant

Union Andina de Cementos SAA (UNACEM) placed the order with GUGLER Water Turbines for the supply of the entire electro-mechanical equipment for the hydropower plant Carpapata III.

France – Kaplan Turbine for EdF

GUGLER Water Turbines was awarded a further contract from Europe’s largest utility Electricite de France (EdF) for the hydropower project Strasbourg.

Latvia – Follow-up order for HPP Brenguli

GUGLER Water Turbines receives the order for the supply of a second vertical Kaplan turbine with an output of 118 kW with direct coupled generator for the existing small hydropower plant Brenguli.

Switzerland – Horizontal Kaplan Pit Turbine for Hagneck

The company BKW FMB Energie AG located in Bern places an order with GUGLER Water Turbines for the supply of one horizontal Kaplan Pit tubine for the ecological flow hydropower plant Hagneck.

Macedonia – Consolidation of the leading market position

GUGLER Water Turbines consolidates its market position in Macedonia with orders for five additional hydropower plants.

Successful Commissioning in the 1st half of 2013

Activities in Macedonia, Panama, Romania, Albania and Italy

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