Hydro power

Hydropower plants are often built in topographically demanding and difficult-to-access locations. As a result, the construction and maintenance of surge tanks, shafts, dams and penstocks place high demands on site logistics.

Additional challenges arise from changing climatic conditions – from snowfall and heavy rainfall to high temperatures – as well as demanding environmental and terrain conditions. In many cases, building temporary access roads or using helicopters involves considerable time and cost. What is needed, therefore, are logistics solutions that work efficiently and reliably even under difficult framework conditions.

The construction of hydro power plants

The construction of hydropower plants requires precise planning, high safety standards and powerful transport solutions. Large quantities of materials, heavy machinery and components must be brought safely to their destination even in steep, rough terrain, across long distances and into hard-to-reach construction areas.

Cable crane systems as an alternative

For the construction of hydropower plants, our cable crane systems offer an economical and long-term solution. They enable the transport of heavy loads of up to 50 tonnes – even over long distances, in steep terrain and under demanding topographical conditions.
In this way, our systems make a significant contribution to safe, efficient and plannable site logistics. Even under difficult climatic conditions, our cable crane systems transport loads reliably to their destination.

Even under difficult climatic conditions, our cable crane systems transport loads safely and efficiently to their intended destination.

Penstocks

We also apply our comprehensive pipeline construction experience to the installation of penstocks. Even large-diameter pipes can be transported and installed efficiently using our cable crane systems. You can find further information on our expertise in pipeline construction here:

Pipeline construction

Sediment Management

The LCS Sediment Management System offers a logistically optimized solution for the continuous removal of sediments – even under demanding topographical and ecological conditions.

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Manpower transportation

The use of gondolas in combination with our cable crane systems enables the transport of personnel to the construction site – thereby facilitating the logistics during construction of a hydro power plant.

Whether for the construction, operation or maintenance of hydropower facilities:

We support you in your project planning and work with you to develop well-conceived logistics solutions for efficient and safe processes, from material transport through to sediment management.

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Projects

LCS in action

Penstock Bjølvo

Obervermuntwerk II

Hydro power plant Aston

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