VAPTECH HPP in Macedonia

April 26, 2017

#VAPTECH Successfully Put Into Operation Tikvesh HPP in Macedonia

VAPTECH is proud to announce the commissioning of its turnkey solution Tiskvesh HPP in Macedonia.

The project is operating under a net head of 117,3 m using a flow of 1,1 m3/s. VAPTECH’ scope of supply includes horizontal Francis turbine at rated speed 1000 rpm, butterfly valve DN600PN16, generator, electrical equipment, automation system and supervision of installation works.

The Western Balkan region has the largest remaining unexploited hydropower potential in Europe. Among markets with great potential, are Macedonia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Montenegro, Bulgaria.

In the first three quarters of 2016, VAPTECH established its position in Macedonia with three new projects and the commissioning of HPP Konyarka 235. An additional three projects are expected to be put into operation in Macedonia this year.

VAPTECH has a leading position on the market with more than 50 MW worth of installed hydropower equipment in the country

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TG-unit of Tiskvesh HPP

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Acerca de VAPTECH

VAPTECH es un proveedor mundial de equipos y servicios para las industrias hidroeléctrica y de conformado de metales. Fundada en 1914, VAPTECH tiene su sede en Sofía, Bulgaria, así como su planta de producción en Pleven, Bulgaria, ubicada en más de 40.000 metros cuadrados.

HYDRO división de VAPTECH

VAPTECH delivers complete electromechanical equipment for hydropower plants with a main focus on turbines consisting of highly efficient: valves, gates and automation systems. VAPTECH has more than 80 years of experience in the production of small, medium and large turbines with a delivery of over 8,000 MW worth of installed equipment. All of VAPTECH’ mechanical equipment is manufactured and tested in VAPTECH’ production facility.