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RenewableEnergy & Water: Hydropower - Solar-Energy - Rural electrification

The renewable energy and water department at ITECO covers all aspects of small and medium scale hydropower plants, photovoltaic- & solarthermal solutions together with other sources of renewable energy, both in Switzerland and abroad. Our objective is to provide professional services in planning, design and construction.

  • Pico, micro, small and medium Hydropower plants
  • Rural electrification - Off-grid systems
  • Hydraulic and river engineering
  • River monitoring systems
  • Hydrology / hydraulics
  • Catchment management
  • Solar Energy - Photovoltaics
  • Solarthermal - systems
  • Irrigation and drainage
  • Expertise
Powerhouse Perlen

Small hydropower plant Perlen; Switzerland
A siphoned rebuild / High efficiency at low cost
Low-cost power from a SHPP thanks to optimal siphon layout in Perlen. Perlen is Switzerland's first SHPP with fully integrated siphon turbines and no shut-off valve or gates. Hydropower Plant Perlen »»»

 

Rural electrification in Nepal

Rural electrification - Developing small scale hydropower in Salleri Chialsa; Nepal
Design and construction of all structures related to a 2 x 200 KW run-of-river scheme. Implementation of a SHP scheme. A pilot project proving the feasibility of decentralised power production with financial participation of the end users. Small scale hydropower in Nepal »»»

River Monitoring Systems

River Monitoring System; Macedonia
Revitalisation of the national river monitoring system in Macedonia, including refurbishment of 18 stations throughout the country and commissioning an environmental monitoring laboratory in FYR of Macedonia Skopje, implementation of a data management system, production of yearbooks. Training of Macedonian staff in institutional and technical areas related to river monitoring. River monitoring in Macedonia »»»

 

Small HP Turbine Mettental

SHP and drinking water at Mettental-Sachseln;
One project – two uses:
SHP and drinking water at Mettental-Sachseln. Highest ratio of water head to discharge in Switzerland. SHP and drinking water in Switzerland »»»