Traunleiten, Austria

Bulb turbines for more power

Traunleiten, an existing hydropower station in Austria will be replaced by a complete new construction during the next two years. The owner, Wels Strom GmbH, is starting the largest project in its history with this project, located in a suburb of the city of Wels. The project is targeting an 80% increase in power output with a hydroelectric power production of 91 GWh annually.

ANDRITZ Hydro Germany was awarded a contract for the delivery of the two Compact Bulb Turbines and a substantial package of auxiliaries including the hydraulic power units, and cooling system. The two synchronous Bulb generators will be manufactured at ANDRITZ Hydro's own workshop. Installation at site and the supervision of commissioning complete the contractual scope of supply.

After completion in November 2019, the order for HPP Traunleiten will be another important reference for ANDRITZ Hydro in Austria.