Hydropower is playing an increasingly important role as a renewable energy source and its share of final energy production is growing steadily. Much expectation is pinned on this industry to meet energy needs, meaning that the machines used in hydropower plants need to be of unquestionable performance and reliability.
As a historic and recognized player in the field of hydroelectric power generation, Leroy-Somer manufactures alternators offering high quality and highly reliable power solutions. Our alternators can be coupled to all types of turbines, with particular attention to critical speed problems.
Leroy-Somer alternators are the best products for the hydropower industry, offering incomparable results in terms of performance and speed.
Power |
0.1 - 20 MW |
Voltage |
400 - 15,000 V |
Rotation speed |
250 - 1500 rpm / 50 Hz |
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 |
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.
Our experts guarantee you successful commissioning of your hydraulic installations and provide you with support until the launch of your projects.
Our customers in the hydropower industry trust us for our expertise and excellence in providing appropriate solutions to their hydropower issues.
Fredet-Berges Hydro plant is one of our countless references that show how we meet customer requirements in the hydropower industry.