Voith Hydro plans to extensively modernise the electromechanical equipment of the Serbian hydropower plant Zvornik, situated on the River Drina. Voith Hydro St. Pölten is replacing four generators and four Kaplan turbines, as well as the automation systems and the mechanical and electrical ancillary equipment. The contract signed in autumn 2013 is now coming into effect. The order volume amounts to EUR 65M and it has been commissioned by the energy supplier Elektroprivreda Srbije.
The Serbian hydropower plant Zvornik is situated on the River Drina. “Voith supplied two turbines to Zvornik back when the plant was built 50 years ago. We are very pleased that we have once more gained the trust of Elektroprivreda Srbije to support the modernisation project. The Zvornik order will enable us to further consolidate our strong position in south-east Europe”, commented Dr Leopold Heninger, managing director of Voith Hydro in St. Pölten, Austria.
Because of the extensive rehabilitation, the Zvornik power plant will once again enjoy cutting-edge technology. After the modernisation, the power plant’s performance will surge from 96MW to 124MW. The modernisation of hydropower plants ensures much longer service lives and improves performance and efficiency. It also reduces the maintenance costs for the operator in the long term.