Energy & Water

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

River Monitoring System - Macedonia
RIMSYS is a project funded by the SDC in the FYR of Macedonia. It is designed to generate data which can be used to establish baselines and document long term changes in the pollution levels of the important rivers in the country; »»»

Natural hazards and flood protection - Switzerland
ITECO has carried out a number of studies in the field of natural hazard modelling and risk assessment. The process commenced with a detailed recording of past events and then progressed to investigation of instigating factors, modelling, calibration and testing of the model and finally prediction of future risks. The projects ranged from localised stream flows in mountain areas to complete Canton mapping. This work was often intimately connected to other parts of Geographic Information Systems. »»»

SHPP Stenna  Flims Graubünden - Switzerland
Planning, design and construction of the completely renewed small hydropower plant (1,700 kW) including a 1,500 metre long penstock, all civil structures, vertical shaft Pelton turbine and electrical equipment. In addition the construction supervision of a new drinking water supply pipe & the new artificial snow plant. »»»

Strategy for Rural electrification with Small Hydro Power in Madagascar
Assessment of nationwide sector activities in Madagascar: institutions, services, equipment manufacturers, actors know-how, potential, weaknesses and threats Site visits, manufacturers visits, workshop with actors - Small Hydropower Madagascar 2007 (PDF)

Charnawati Rehabilitation Project - Nepal
The Charnawati River in the central part of Nepal often floods during the monsoon season. It runs alongside an important highway and, with bed levels of up to 17 percent and steep side slopes, causes significant damage to the environment. After one such flood event, Iteco was called in to assess the situation and propose remedial measures. »»»

Small Hydropower Plant "Trümpler" in Uster Zurich - Switzerland
Feasibility study, preliminary to detailed engineering design and site supervision for the refurbishment of a 400 kW hydropower plant, partly protected as historical monument. The project included the extensive renovation of run-down historical buildings and the up-grading of the hydropower plant, including new trash rack and penstock, new double-regulated diagonal-turbine (the first in Switzerland!), auxiliary and electrical equipment as well as process control. »»» (German)

Likhu 4 - Hydropower station, Nepal
Project lead for planning and executing the construction of a new 60 MW hydro power station in the Himalayas. Apart from the entire power stations, ITECO engineers road works, high voltage transmission lines, geology and hydrobiology.

SHPP "Guggenloch" St. Gallen - Switzerland
Planning, design and construction supervision of a complete refurbishment of a small hydropower plant (110 kW) at a historical site. Refurbishment of the 100-year old concrete dam. »»»

Tailor-made equipment for Trin-Mulin Small Hydropower Plant - Switzerland
Renovation of the hydroelectric equipment and power house for Trin-Mulin HPP
When the generator failed at the end of 2003, the Community of Trin, the owner of Trin-Mulin HPP, decided to replace the antiquated machinery and fully rehabilitate the old power station to eliminate the need for costly maintenance. ITECO was commissioned to manage the project. »»»

Thulo Dhunga Hydropower Plant, Nepal
ITECO Engineering Ltd. carried out the pre-feasibility study and the feasibility design of a new 25 MW hydropower plant in Eastern Nepal, including intake structures, a 5 km long tunnel, penstock, powerhouse, electrical and electromechanical equipment. Hydrological, geological and logistical (no road access) assessment of the project location were also included.

Hydropower plants in the Canton of Zug - Switzerland
The existing 540 kilowatt run of the small hydropower plant at Hagendorn was build in 1917 and used with a second plant nearby to supply power to the paper factory in Cham. It is situated on the lower Lorze, a small river that flows from the lake of Zug into the River Reuss. The operating head is around six metres and intake is via open channels. The nearby SHPP at Untermühle, built in 1903, is located in the river and operates, also with a 6 metre head, using a scenic storage pond without without deviation of the river flow. Both Hydropower plants together generate about 4 million kWh of electricity per year. The nature of the historic buildings and machinery and the desire to retain as much as possible of the existing installations adds a new dimension into this design and construction project.

Ranolia Hydropower Project, Pakistan
Planning and tender design of a 11.5 MW hydropower plant at Ranolia in the Northwest Frontier Province of Pakistan. Preparation of international tendering of all relevant parts. Promotion of the plant as a Build-Own-Operate project including financial engineering.

Mukerian hydro Project - Nepal
As a specialist subconsultant to the Alternate Hydro Energy Centre, Roorkee, ITECO provides consultancy services for the construction of a powerhouse and the supply and installation of 2 x 9 Megawatt hydropower generators for Stage II of the Mukerian Hydel Power Project near Unchi Bassi in the State of Punjab for the Punjab State Electricity Board.