Hydropower Solutions and Services

Hydropower – a fountain of new growth

Hydroelectric power is the oldest form of electricity generation technology. In use in some form for more than a hundred years, it provides 20% of the electricity worldwide.   

For investors, the availability of the hydropower plant and systems must be secured to ensure the expected yield delivery. For operators, this means implementing strict preventative maintenance measures. In addition, occupational health and safety and environmental protection needs to be considered.

TÜV SÜD provides a comprehensive suite of consulting and support services for hydropower investors, parts manufacturers and plant operators. Our services are designed to ensure maximum yield, optimum operational efficiency and reduced cost through maintenance downtime. 

Our services

  • Pre-feasibility study
  • Resource assessment
  • Site assessment
  • Bankability study
  • Feasibility studies
  • Environmental due diligence
  • Yield study
  • Financial yield study
  • Review of contracts
  • Purchasing support services
  • Supplier integrity services
  • Grid compliance
  • Quality control according to:
    • International standards e.g. ASME, PED, BS, IEC 61508, CE Marking
    • European standards e.g. New Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
  • Owners' engineer
  • Certification of the hydropower plant
  • Final acceptance test
  • Performance ratio assessment
  • Diagnosis of malfunction
  • Re-financing assessment
  • Review of operation and maintenance
  • In-service inspections
  • Staff training and qualification
  • Certification to:
For investors, banks, EPCs and developers
  • Pre-feasibility study
  • Resource assessment
  • Site assessment
  • Bankability study
  • Feasibility studies
  • Environmental due diligence
  • Yield study
  • Financial yield study
  • Review of contracts
  • Purchasing support services
  • Supplier integrity services
  • Grid compliance
For equipment and component manufacturers
  • Quality control according to:
    • International standards e.g. ASME, PED, BS, IEC 61508, CE Marking
    • European standards e.g. New Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
For owners and operators
  • Owners' engineer
  • Certification of the hydropower plant
  • Final acceptance test
  • Performance ratio assessment
  • Diagnosis of malfunction
  • Re-financing assessment
  • Review of operation and maintenance
  • In-service inspections
  • Staff training and qualification
  • Certification to:

Your benefits at a glance

  • TÜV SÜD is a Notified Body for the Noise Directive 2000/14/EC.
  • Our experts participate in national and international standards committees, providing you foresight and insight into new standards developments.
  • Our feasibility and bankability services enable investors and financial institutions to determine accurate energy yields and returns from their investments.