Hydro
power.
The world's oldest and most reliable large-scale source of renewable electricity. Water flowing downhill has powered civilisations for millennia — and today, with Francis, Pelton, and Kaplan turbines, we convert that kinetic energy into grid-quality power at efficiencies exceeding 93%.
Francis
The world's most widely installed turbine type. Ideal for mid-to-high head dams, Francis turbines power iconic plants like Three Gorges (22.5 GW) and Grand Coulee (6.8 GW). Water enters the runner radially and exits axially, making it exceptionally versatile.
Pelton
Engineered for high-head alpine rivers. High-velocity water jets strike precision-machined bucket wheels at atmospheric pressure. No draft tube required. Preferred across the Swiss Alps, Scandinavian fjords, and Andean river systems.
Kaplan
The turbine of choice for low-head, high-flow run-of-river environments. Double-regulated adjustable blades allow Kaplan turbines to maintain peak efficiency across a wide range of variable river flows — ideal for tidal and seasonal conditions.
From Survey
to Generation.
Helium Power Energy manages every phase of a hydropower asset's life. Our multidisciplinary teams cover hydrology, civil & structural engineering, electromechanical procurement, grid connection, and long-term asset management — all under one roof.
Hydrological Assessment
Multi-year flow gauging, flood modelling, sediment transport analysis, and GIS mapping to quantify the available hydro resource.
Feasibility & FEED
Conceptual and pre-feasibility studies, turbine selection, civil layout, environmental impact assessments (EIA), and CAPEX modelling.
EPC Delivery
Full engineering, procurement (ANDRITZ, Voith, GE Vernova), and construction management through to commercial operation date (COD).
Long-Term O&M
Predictive maintenance, remote SCADA monitoring, turbine runner inspections, and generator rewinds — sustaining >97% availability.
The Case for
Water Power.
No other renewable technology combines the longevity, reliability, dispatchability, and cost profile of hydropower. Once built, a well-maintained hydro plant can operate for a century with minimal inputs and near-zero fuel cost.
Ready to develop your hydro resource?
Speak with our hydropower engineering team today.