Voith Hydro

Today, we are celebrating a very special day in our history. 👉 On July 16, 1964, Voith Hydro officially opened its São Paulo office, marking the beginning of an incredible journey in Brazil. 💧 This milestone set the stage for six decades of innovation, dedication, and success in the hydropower industry. Following the inauguration, the 1970s played a particularly significant role for our new office. Voith Hydro embarked on a series of groundbreaking projects that solidified our presence in Brazil’s #energy sector. A key highlight was our involvement in the Itaipu Dam project, the largest hydroelectric project in the world at the time. We delivered twelve #turbine units, setting new standards in #hydropower technology and engineering excellence. The 1980s brought further success with the operational start of the Itaipu power station, which significantly boosted the region’s power capacity. These early projects were not just milestones for Voith Hydro but also pivotal moments for Brazil’s energy infrastructure, showcasing our ability to deliver complex and large-scale energy solutions. As we reflect on these achievements, we celebrate the innovative spirit and relentless pursuit of excellence that have driven us for six decades. Join us in commemorating this historic day as we continue to share more about our journey and the projects that have defined our success. 🎉 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟔𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐥!

🎉 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟔𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨'𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐥. It all began in 1964 when Voith S.A. Máquinas e Equipamentos opened its doors in São Paulo with a dedicated team of 295 employees. Our mission was clear: to revolutionize the hydro industry in South America. Over the years, we have grown and evolved, contributing significantly to the development of Brazil's #hydropower sector. Our first major milestone came with the establishment of our manufacturing workshop in 1966, marking Voith’s first production unit on the American continent.  💡 This was just the beginning of our long-standing commitment and the photo series below, shows only some impressions of that time. We look back at our humble beginnings with pride and gratitude, acknowledging the dedication and hard work of our employees and partners. Here's to many more years of success and innovation in Brazil! 

We are thrilled to announce that Drax Group has appointed us to advance the design of the UK’s first #PumpedStorage scheme in 40 years, moving forward the innovative ‘Hollow Mountain’ power station at Cruachan, Scotland. The proposed 600 MW underground plant is a groundbreaking project that aims to enhance the UK's energy security by enabling more #RenewableElectricity to power homes and businesses. Our task is to complete the Front-End Engineering and Design study for the Mechanical and Electrical components, producing comprehensive reports, data, and models to define the project scope, design, cost estimate, and schedule. Steve Marshall, Drax’s Development Manager, emphasized the importance of this project in strengthening the UK's energy security and supporting the Scottish economy. With development consent already received from the Scottish Government, we look forward to continued policy development from the UK Government to enable this and future projects to come online. Stefan Linhart, Project Manager at Voith Hydro, expressed our dedication to this project and the collaborative effort required to achieve our common goal: a power plant that meets the latest standards in performance and safety. 💧 In celebration of this significant milestone, our #HydroPictureOfTheWeek is dedicated to showcasing the #turbine hall of the Cruachan power station.

Como funciona uma turbina hidráulica? Quais são os fundamentos mecânicos para o funcionamento dos hidrogeradores? Como estabelecer os principais parâmetros em um projeto que envolve equipamentos hidromecânicos para usinas? Essas são algumas das perguntas respondidas pelos cursos da Voith HydroSchool neste 2º semestre. Não perca a oportunidade de aprender com nossos especialistas sobre o funcionamento e operação de usinas hidrelétricas. Faça já sua inscrição em um dos cursos EAD. Acesse o calendário completo: https://hubs.ly/Q02GjDjV0 #Voith #VoithHydroSchool #Hidreletricas #EAD

Eurelectric launcht their Power Plant 2.0 report, "A guidebook to electrify in harmony with nature." Developed in collaboration with WSP, this comprehensive guidebook outlines 12 key principles for integrating biodiversity and includes real-life case studies, as well as practical recommendations for developers on siting, planning, building, operating, and decommissioning #RenewableEnergy (PV, wind, and #hydropower) and grid projects. The specific hydropower content can be found on pages 4 and 6.   This initiative presents a significant opportunity for the hydropower sector to challenge existing prejudices and showcase the numerous positive developments happening across Europe.   🌱 Congratulations again to Eurelectric for this important contribution to #SustainableEnergy development!

📌 Excited to share this invitation! Join the release of the World Energy Council - Germany annual publication "Energy for Germany 2024" tomorrow, from 10:00 - 11:30 AM. 👉 Thanks to our colleague Klaus Krueger for his contribution about the importance of #PumpedStorage forms part of this year’s issue.

This week's #HydroPictureOfTheWeek is an impressive night shot of a key component being transported to our workshop in St. Pölten: the Runner Band. ⚡ Weighing in at 22,500 kg, with an outer diameter of 6185 mm and a height of 1358 mm, this crucial piece will have the runner blades welded onto it there. Once completed, the entire runner will be transported to the power station. With six #Francis units and a total capacity of 3600 MW, the Rogun station harnesses the energy of the Vakhsh River, set to double Tajikistan's energy production. 🔌 Currently, the turbine runner of Unit 6 has already been delivered to the site in April and the one for Unit 5, is nearing completion in our workshop and will be delivered later this year. We are responsible for the design, manufacturing, delivery, and installation of four complete units, including turbines, generators, transformers, and all related mechanical and electrical auxiliary equipment, as well as two additional runners for the other two units. 👉 Are you interested in more updates when the turbine is delivered to the customer? Let us know in the comments below!

We are thrilled to announce that Unit 3 of the Qingyuan #PumpedStorage power station in China has successfully passed a 15-day performance test and has now officially entered commercial operation. The unit demonstrated exceptional stability under various operating conditions, fully meeting the stringent standard requirements and earning high recognition from our customer. Located in Liaoning Province, the Qingyuan pumped storage #PowerStation is the largest facility of its kind in the northeastern region of the country. 💡 We are proud to have supplied the station with six 300 MW reversible pumped storage units and essential auxiliary equipment, including spherical valves.

Como uma empresa global especializada em equipamentos para hidrelétricas, a Voith Hydro conhece todos os detalhes do funcionamento de uma usina. E todo esse conhecimento está ao seu alcance, com a Voith HydroSchool. Conheça o nosso calendário de cursos para o 2º semestre: https://hubs.ly/Q02FkkXW0 #Voith #VoithHydroSchool #Hidreletricas #EAD

🚀 Today, we’re sharing a 3D rendering of a remarkable multi-stage #pump as our #HydroPictureOfTheWeek! Multi-stage pumps are essential for high head power stations, handling delivery heads up to 1,500 meters. These pumps showcase the brilliant engineering behind optimizing performance and economic #powerhouse excavation levels. 🔧 Our engineers excel at designing and optimizing these complex systems. Their ingenuity and dedication shine through in every project! 🤔 Have you ever seen a multi-stage pump in action? If so, leave us a comment and tell us where!