Pyry renewable energy

Energy through
small hydropower
We are
hydropower
The history of Pyry Energy GmbH is
founded in Austria upon more than 50 years
of experience in engineering and power plant
construction. Our special know-how has been
applied to many of the countrys hydropower
plants. You too can take advantage of this
expertise in the implementation of your
small hydropower projects!

Austria is qualified to energy generation of Our experiences encompass all specialised

hydropower like no other country in Europe. fields for the construction of small hydropower
Besides the large rivers of the Danube, Inn, plants:
Mur and Drau, hundreds of municipalities are Dams
home to streams and bodies of water that are Weirs
ideal for electricity production. Riverbed sealing
Underground works
Experience since 1959 Tunnel engineering & Geo-technics
Pyry Austria has been dealing with this Penstocks
issue since its founding. Our engineers have Power houses
been bringing the expertise acquired since Hydro steel structure
1959 into the construction of many Austrian Mechanical engineering
projects for hydropower plants. Today, our Electrical engineering
experts support hydropower projects out of Automation
Salzburg and Vienna maybe theyll soon be Innovative ideas and putting our experience
overseeing yours. into practise makes it possible to realise the
construction of your small hydropower plant in
a way that is both ecologically and economi-
cally sustainable.

The power of water Does not only unfold

in large domestic rivers, also numerous
small waters are Excellently suited for
power generation.
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CONTENTS

02 We are hydropower // Company presentation

04 Always at the cutting edge // Expertise
06 All from a single source // Portfolio
08 Investments with a future // Funding
10 Sustainable solutions // References

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Always at the
cutting edge
Ever since the Austrian Viktor Kaplan put his first turbine into operation
in 1919, a great many revolutionary developments have taken place in
power plant and turbine construction. We havent missed a single one
and co-designed many. However, amid this spirit of innovation, we never
lose sight of the essential: the user-friendliness, cost-efficiency and
durability of your plants.

Technically speaking, we at Pyry are always
at the cutting edge. Our engineers continu-
ously deal with the latest developments in
building technology, in turbine construction,
in electrical engineering and automation.
Innovation & proven technology
However, due to our 50 years of experience,
we know that the potential of innovative new
solutions can only be fully exploited if they are
intelligently integrated within proven technolo
gy. What we wish to achieve for our customers
is the utmost availability, reliability and operat-
ing safety, as well as efficiency. Alongside
offering a consulting service for technical
implementation, there are many other areas
in which our employees can support you with
their expertise: They know what needs to be
taken into account in environmental impact
assessments, are well-versed in hydrological
surveys or make the economic calculations
concerning the profitability of your project.
Regardless of what you are planning, we
have the expertise to jointly implement your
project with you.

Ecology Civil engineering Mechanical engineering

Electrical
Hydrology engineering

Small
Economy hydropower Automation

Our expertise in all Essential fields of small hydropower enables the integration of
proven technology and the Utilization of current innovations.
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Construction phase 1
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flow rate

4 m/s

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1 m/s

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Our planning is based upon

sound hydraulic calculations.
This guarantees an optimal
design of weir plant, water
intake, Works waterway and
other System components.

In order to achieve the best results,

our recommended technical solutions
also differ according to the project
concerned. Your advantage: our proposals
are independent of the supplier.
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 All from a
single source
Our portfolio offers the entire range of services
that you need for the successful realisation of
your small hydropower plant projects: from
the support in the initial planning and feasi-
bility studies right through to construction,
site supervision and the turnkey handover of
the plant. You decide to what extent you wish
to engage as we handle the rest reliable,
custom-fit and on schedule.

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Preliminary studies
Feasibility studies
Approval design
Tender Design
Preliminary studies
A great deal has to be taken into considera-
tion before the decision to construct a small
hydropower plant is made: Where is the
regions greatest potential? Which sites are
suitable? And what impact does the construc-
tion have on flood protection, groundwater
and water ecology? All of these questions
can be answered by means of appropriate
preliminary studies. For example, we compile
so-called master plans (capability studies on a
large scale) and carry out both site and variant
analysis.
Feasibility studies
If the preliminary studies show that the
construction of a small hydropower plant is
sensible, we are able to build upon this to
clarify all issues relating to feasibility. We con-
duct hydrological and geological tests, make
energy economical calculations and design
the framework for construction methods and
civil engineering.
Approval Design
Prior to the start of construction, a serious
hurdle needs to be overcome: the approval by
authorities. In this case, it is good to have a
company at ones side who is familiar with all
elements of law and water, construction and
electricity industry, as well as the preservation
of nature. Of course, our experts also know
how the project description must be designed,
what has to be considered in specifications on
execution of construction work and construc-
tion traffic, and which infrastructure facili-
ties must in no way be disremebered by the
operating company.
From the initial preliminary studies
right through to the commissioning
of the plant, our team of experts
offers the entire range of services
in individual project areas or as a
Comprehensive package.
Project construction
Tender Design
It is also not a problem should you decide not
to collaborate with us on the construction. We
file the tender documents for you for accept-
ance of tender, and supply you with all of the
general, commercial and technical specifica-
tions for the proceeding. Once the developers
proposals are available, you can utilize our
wealth of experience in this area and have
them assessed by us. In addition were happy
to accompany you by your contract negotia-
tions.
Project execution
There are several variants in our proposal for
the construction of your plant. One variant is
that we only carry out the engineering. We then
take care of the detailed design for the civil
works and and the electrical and mechanical
engineering, the project management, the site
management and site supervision, as well as
the contractual management.
However, you can commission us with just the
design, procurement and installation of electri-
cal equipment. We then ensure that the power
connection to the grid and the automation
function perfectly.
As a logical consequence, we also offer the
complete construction of small hydropower
plants. You thus receive a plant that is at the
cutting edge of technology, in which the budget
fits, that is commissioned on schedule, in
which the maintenance costs are low and the
operational availability is high.
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 Investments
with a future
The construction or revitalisation of a small
hydropower plant is not just about opting for
an environmentally friendly method to generate
power. It is also tied in with considerable
investments. Our special funding offer from
the federal and state governments enable costs
to be reduced.

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To ensure that your project stands on a solid
economic foundation, we support you in the
energy efficiency calculations and compile an
initial rough cost estimate. In addition, there is
also the possibility to apply for special funding.
Both the federal and some state governments
support operators of small hydropower plants
in the construction and revitalisation of their
plants.
Federal government funding is regulated via the
Eco Electricity Act ( 12a). This falls under the
jurisdiction of the managing body of kostrom
AG (OeMAG). Operators of small hydropower
plants of up to a maximum of 10 MW may apply
here for investment grants of up to 1 MW, and Styria funds already the plan-
1,500 Euro per KW or up to 30 % of the ning phase for consulting services of external
eligible investment costs (see illustration). service providers.
Anyone planning a small hydropower plant is
Federal state funding therefore advised to find out about funding
Alongside the State funding via OeMAG, the possibilities in advance.
federal state (Bundeslnder) of Lower Austria,
Upper Austria and Styria have issued their The key web addresses:
own funding programmes. Lower Austria, for OeMAG: www.oem-ag.at
example, increases the State funding by a Verband Kleinwasserkraft:
further 25 % upon approval. Upper Austria www.kleinwasserkraft.at
grants an increase of 25 % of investment KLIEN: www.klimafonds.gv.at
costs (maximum 50,000 Euro per plant/
operator) to plants with a potential capacity of

OEMAG FUNDING (STATUS APRIL 2011)

Small hydropower plant operators can approach the managing body of kostrom AG for investment funding.

50 kW 50500 kW 5002.000 kW 2.00010.000 kW

Compliance with the Compliance with the Compliance with the Compliance with the
EU subsidy limitations EU subsidy limitations EU subsidy limitations EU subsidy limitations
1,500 EUR/kW 1,500 EUR/kW 1,0001,500 EUR/kW 4001,000 EUR/kW
30 % of the eligible 2030 % of the eligible 1020 % of the eligible
investment costs investment costs investment costs
Funding requirement to be Funding requirement to be
supported by a dynamic supported by a dynamic
investment calculation (6 %) investment calculation (6 %)

In addition to the Federal funding, grants are

also available from several State governments
for the construction or revitalisation of small
hydropower plants. Its worth finding out more!
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 Sustainable
solutions
For more than 50 years, Pyry Energy Austria has implemented
numerous small hydropower projects and achieved the most
important goal in the process: satisfied customers.

Originally operating solely as an engineering
company on the domestic market, Pyry has
now developed into an international provider of
engineering services.
We have been active in a series of overseas
countries on behalf of our customers in the
small hydropower segment. Internationalisation
not only expands our technical competence,
but we have also learnt to find intelligent,
economic and sustainable solutions for the
most diverse of problems against a variety of
geographic and country-specific conditions.
These represent the pillars in the planning and
implementation of your projects.

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REFERENCE PROJECTS
Preliminary studies
Environmental sustainability assessment
(Georgia)
Study into the environmental compatibility and
feasibility of small hydropower projects (113
MW) in the Aragvi river basin for the European
Bank for Reconstruction and Development
(EBRD). The assignment comprised the study
itself, the analysis of the potential for small
hydropower on-site and the support in the
development of projects.
Energy efficient utilisation (Tittmoninger basin)
Energy efficient utilisation concept of Tittmon-
inger basin, lower Salzach, for sterreichisch-
Bayrische Kraftwerk AG. Within the scope of
the project, the energy-efficient utilisation was
integrated in river bed restoration measures,
a transverse structure developed and a rough
cost estimate put together. Furthermore, Pyry
Energy GmbH was responsible for the coordina-
tion of the different measures.
Hydropower potential study (Austria)
Study for STERREICHS ENERGIE on the
optimisation of the utilisation of hydropower in
Austria. The study looked at both the technical
and economically effective hydropower poten-
tial for the entire Austrian federal territory.
Feasibility studies
Run-of-River hydropower plant Kravica/
Stubica (Bosnia-Herzegovina)
Feasibility study on different alternatives for two
run-of-river hydropower plants with 2 x 2.6 MW
und 2 x 1.3 MW capacities at the Waterfalls
near Kravica and Stubica for Elektroprivreda
HZ HB. Development of the tender documents.
Stadl-Paura power plant (Austria)
A feasibility study serves as a basis for
decision-making in the construction of a small
The prototype of a Strafo-Matrix turbine has been running as a pilot test in Agonitz power plant since 2004.
power plant on the Traun by Energie AG Upper
Austria. Within the scope of the study, nine
power house variants were designed, a report
on their pros and cons compiled, an energy
calculation made, the costs determined and a
rough timetable put together.
Approval Design
Revitalisation of Platzl power plant (Austria)
Approval design for the revitalisation of the de-
commissioned small hydropower plant of Platzl
for Anton Putz. Preliminary draft and design
for the 370kW small hydropower plant with
Kaplan S bulb turbine, two weir flaps, vertical
bar screens, fish ladders and power house.
New construction of Magerlmhle II
power plant (Austria)
Preliminary draft, design and approval design
of the Magerlmhle II small hydropower plant
for Wagner KG and Elektrizittswerke Berg
in Upper Austria. The goal was an improved
utilisation of the hydropower potential with
simultaneous improvement of the hydrobiologi-
cal conditions in the diverted reach.
tender Design
Klokun power plant (Bosnia-Herzegovina)
Supervision of the tender process for the run-
of-river power plant of Klokun commissioned
by Elektroprivreda HZ HB. In the process,
special attention was given to environmental
aspects. The Pyry services comprised a
study of various alternatives, corresponding
feasibility studies and the compilation of the
tender documents. The small hydropower
plant has two horizontal Kaplan S turbines
with a capacity of 3.26 MW.
Hydropower plant Lehen (Austria)
Comparison of variants by means of 2D simu-
lations for the existing hydropower plant of
Salzburg AG on the Salzach, comprising two
hydroelectric generating sets and a four-field
weir plant. Pyry Energy GmbH also took care
of the geological investigation, a rough cost
estimate, the static pre-dimensioning, the ap-
proval design and participation in proceedings
with local authorities.
New construction of power plant Agonitz
(Austria)
Preliminary studies, comparison of variants and
the planning coordination for the new construc-
tion of an existing power plant on the river Steyr,
with the prototype of a 550kW Straflo-Matrix
turbine for Energie AG Austria. In addition,
Pyry Energy GmbH carried out the inventory
and approval planning, detailed planning and
tender design and the planning for the
application process.
Project construction
Nudorf power plant (Austria)
Consortium leader for the planning and con-
struction of the submersible small hydropower
plant in the historic Schemerl weir at Nudorf for
Verbund Hydro Power AG, Wienstrom and EVN.
Our services comprised the approval and de-
tailed planning, the participation in proceedings
with local authorities, the coordination of con-
struction, mechanical and electrical engineering,
as well as inventory planning.
Novakovici power plant (Bosnia-Herzegovina)
Complete planning, procurement and instal-
lation of the electrical and process control
technique machinery of a Bosnian small hydro-
power plant for the Carinthian energy service
provider KELAG. Included among the services
offered were basic engineering, detailed en-
gineering, CAD documentation and program-
ming, as well as the procurement, installation
and commissioning of the plants.
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Pyry Energy GmbH
Laaerbergstrae 43
1100 Vienna
Austria
Tel. +43 1 536 05-0
Fax +43 1 536 05-165

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Rainerstrae 29
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Austria
Fax +43 1 536 05-164

Pyry Energy GmbH

Europastrae 8
9524 Villach
Austria
Fax +43 1 536 05-163

E-mail: re.energy.at@poyry.com

www.poyry.at
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