Hydropower
Hydro power plants

5 GW installed capacity worldwide

Over 60 years of experience

Generators up to 20 MW

More than 750 projects completed over the last 20 years

ISO 9001 & 14001 certified

A trusted partner

As a historical and recognized player in the field of hydroelectric power generation, Leroy-Somer develops an approach of commitment and transparency, for your full confidence and satisfaction.

Throughout the project life, including design and manufacturing phases, Leroy-Somer teams will help you meet technical and environmental specifications ensuring the perfect configuration and implementation.

The right solution

  • Our products can be coupled to all turbine types, with particular attention to critical speed issues.
  • Overhung runner assembly on extended shaft end, with turbine load withstanding.
  • Rigid mechanical assembly coupled to dynamical balancing grade G1 (ISO 1940-1), aiming at low vibration levels in all operating conditions.
  • Compact design aiming at reducing foundation costs.

Product Range Overview 

Power 0.3 - 20 MW
Voltage 400 - 15,000 V
Rotation speed 300 - 1500 rpm / 50Hz
360 - 1800 rpm / 60Hz
Mounting Vertical or Horizontal
Cooling IC01 - IC21 - IC31 - IC81W (IEC 60034-6)
Insulation class H (medium & high voltage)
Temperature rise class F or B
Excitation Self-excited - Brushless rotating excitation
Regulation Analog or digital Leroy-Somer AVR

Hydro power plants Series