11.01.2010
VG Power has together with Voith Hydro, Heidenheim signed an agreement with KHR Hinterrhein concerning refurbishment of 11 units in Switzerland. The deliveries will take place between 2012-2016 for the hydro plants in Sils, Bärenburg and Ferrera. Scope of delivery is new stators and poles including brushless exciters. VG Power will perform all engineering works and also supply the new exciters.Total contract value is around 32 M€ and our share is important. The contract also includes 2 smaller units in Thusis.
- This contract is very valuable for us as the potential for hydro power is extensive in Switzerland says Magnus Wenna, marketing director at VG Power. - We have also some already ongoing projects together with Voith in Switzerland, for example the supply of all exciters to the ongoing reconstruction of Erneg.
See also press release from Voith Hydro
