VERBUND Hydro Power GmbH

VERBUND is Austria's leading electricity company and active in the whole value chain as electricity producer, HV transmission system operator, trading and sales company in Europe. Within the VERBUND Group the hydropower fleet is operated and managed by VERBUND Hydropower GmbH (“VHP”). The business unit has global reputation as hydropower specialist with long-term experience in planning, building, operating and refurbishment of hydropower plants in Europe.

VHP owns and operates about 130 HPPs with a total installed capacity of 8,500 MW and a total annual production of above 30,000 GWh. This includes run-of-river plants, storage and pumped storage plants, using all kinds of different technologies and suppliers for the equipment.

VHP also operates a business unit providing services and consulting to international customers. The Hydro Consulting team is part of the Engineering and Maintenance Division and is focused on providing VHPs long-lasting experience in the hydro power business to international customers. This includes in principle all services required for the whole lifecycle of hydro power plants - from the conceptual planning and feasibility studies to construction, operation and maintenance, optimization and refurbishment.