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    Global Hydro Energy

    Niederranna, Austria
      On-site   Full Time   More than 3 months ago
      EUR 3k monthly
    Hydropower Commissioning Electrical Engineering Control Engineering

    • Global Hydro Energy

    Company Overview

    Global Hydro Energy GmbH, a subsidiary of the F-Energies Holding of the Frizberg family

    Niederranna, Upper Austria, Austria

    No public founding year information available

    Approximately 500 employees across the F-Energies Group, with around 400 at the Austrian locations (source: global-hydro.eu). No public revenue figures for 2023 or later.

    What They Do

    Global Hydro Energy specializes in hydropower technology and offers solutions for small and compact hydropower plants. The company develops and manufactures Kaplan, Francis, and Pelton turbines for plants with a capacity ranging from 100 kW to 30 MW. Their services include a complete water-to-wire solution, encompassing design, engineering, supply of electromechanical equipment, commissioning, and lifecycle services (source: enercee.net). Global Hydro serves a global market with an export share of 95% from Austria and focuses on developing new hydropower projects as well as revitalizing older plants to enhance their efficiency and reliability (source: global-hydro.eu). The company leverages advanced digital solutions, including AI-driven data analytics and predictive maintenance, to address challenges such as aging plants and operational costs (source: global-hydro.eu). With over 1,000 turbines installed worldwide, Global Hydro positions itself as a technology leader in compact solutions (source: global-hydro.eu).

    Projects & Track Record

    Notable projects by Global Hydro include a cascade project with 7 plants and 15 turbines in the UZ Valley in Romania, which was fully designed, supplied, and commissioned by Global Hydro (source: enercee.net). In Vietnam, the company has supplied equipment contributing to over 300 MW of hydropower production since entering the market in 2015, securing repeat orders through innovative technologies and post-commissioning support (source: advantageaustria.org). The company also has references in North America, supported by an office in Vancouver established in 2015 to provide service, assembly, spare parts, and online support (source: global-hydro.eu). Current efforts focus on revitalizing older plants, with a dedicated department driving the modernization of existing facilities (source: global-hydro.eu).

    Recent Developments

    In the past two years, Global Hydro has stood out in a publication by ZEK Hydro regarding its revitalization expertise, highlighting the company's readiness for economically viable upgrades of older plants (source: global-hydro.eu). No major acquisitions or mergers have been announced, and the company remains privately owned by the family without external investment disclosures (source: global-hydro.eu). Milestones include the ongoing expansion of digital solutions with AI and machine learning integrations for over 1,000 turbines, while specific new contracts post-2023 are not listed in public sources (source: global-hydro.eu).

    Working There

    Global Hydro offers job opportunities on its website under "Working at GLOBAL Hydro" and invites applicants to contribute to innovation in hydropower. Departments include engineering, electrical/electronic consulting, project monitoring, commissioning, revitalization, and digital solutions (source: global-hydro.eu). Hiring primarily occurs at the headquarters in Niederranna, Austria, for core manufacturing and research & development, with opportunities in Vancouver, Canada, for North American sales/service and possibly in Hanoi for regional operations (source: global-hydro.eu). The company culture emphasizes hands-on training at the Global Hydro Academy and knowledge sharing among employees, with a flat, agile structure suited for family-owned medium-sized enterprises (source: global-hydro.eu).

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