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TC × HIER Partnership

China-Built Turbines.
Madagascar-Delivered Solutions.

Your turnkey hydropower partner across Africa. From feasibility study to commissioning, we deliver complete hydropower, renewable energy, and microgrid solutions — backed by Chinese manufacturing excellence and Madagascar-based local execution.

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14+
Export Countries
500MW+
Cumulative Capacity (TC track record)
20+
Years Experience
100+
Retrofit References (TC & supply chain)
14+
Export Countries
500MW+
Cumulative Capacity (TC track record)
10+
Africa Projects
100%
Turnkey EPC Capability
Trusted by Institutional Partners
JJIRAMA
KKfW
UUSAID
AADER
GGIZ
EEU
BBAD
Our Capabilities

From Feasibility to Commissioning

A complete turnkey delivery model covering every stage of your hydropower and renewable energy project.

Parts & Custom Machining

Turbine parts made to your drawings: nozzles, needles, deflectors, runners and more — quotation within 72 hours.

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Turnkey Hydropower (EPC)

Complete project delivery: site survey, feasibility study, design, manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning.

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New Energy & Microgrid

Solar + storage + diesel hybrid systems for mines, islands, and off-grid communities across Africa.

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Retrofit & Upgrade

Modernize existing plants with new turbines, automation systems, and SCADA for improved efficiency and reliability.

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O&M Service

Local operation & maintenance through HIER Madagascar, with remote diagnostics and spare parts supply from TC.

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Our Products

Complete Product Portfolio

Five turbine types covering 100kW–100MW, plus a full range of electrical equipment for hydropower and substation applications.

Pelton turbine runner — TC HYDRO

Pelton

100–1000m head
100kW–100MW

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Turgo turbine runner — TC HYDRO

Turgo

20–300m head
100kW–3200kW

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Stainless-steel Francis runner refurbished at the TC works

Francis

20–300m head
100kW–100MW

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Stainless-steel Kaplan runner refurbished at the TC works

Kaplan

Low head, high flow

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Tubular bulb turbine unit — TC HYDRO

Tubular

S-Type & Bulb
Low head

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Electrical Equipment Systems — 10 Product Lines

Complete primary & secondary equipment for hydropower stations and substations: switchgear, SCADA automation, excitation, DC power, synchronous controllers, and more.

12kV Switchgear LV Switchgear SCADA Excitation DC Power Synchronous Controller Remote Monitoring Reactive Compensation Generator Control +1 more
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Built In-House · Shot On-Site

Watch the Factory Floor

No stock footage. These clips are shot on our Zhangjiajie site — 30,000 m² of land with 14,000 m² of production floor — see how a runner is machined, balanced, and assembled.

Large rotor assembly on dynamic balancing machine
Quality

Dynamic Balancing Test

Large rotor assembly on our horizontal balancing machine — imbalance measured and corrected before assembly.

6.3m vertical lathe turning a large flange — TC factory
Machining

6.3 m Vertical Lathe

Turning large stainless-steel runner discs and flanges up to 50 tons.

Completed water-turbine generator units awaiting shipment
Assembly

Completed Units in Hall

Finished hydro units lined up in the assembly hall, ready for packing and dispatch.

Quick Selection

Find Your Turbine by Head Range

Not sure which turbine type fits your site? Start here — select your head range and we'll recommend the right solution.

High Head

100m – 800m+
PeltonTurgo

Best for mountainous terrain with high head and low flow. Pelton handles 100–1000m head; Turgo covers 20–300m with higher flow capacity.

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Medium Head

30m – 250m
Francis

The most versatile turbine type — covers 30–250m head with excellent efficiency (90%+). Ideal for most medium-scale African river projects.

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Low Head

2m – 30m
KaplanTubular

For run-of-river sites with low head and high flow. Kaplan handles 2–30m; Tubular (S-type) suits 2–15m ultra-low-head installations.

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The Partnership

Two Engines, One Mission

Chinese manufacturing power meets Madagascar-based local expertise — a partnership built for African hydropower.

TC HYDRO

Manufacturing & Technology

20+ years of hydropower turbine manufacturing. Factory equipped with 6.3m vertical lathe, 8m horizontal lathe, and 315T oil press. Products exported to 14+ countries worldwide.

  • 5 turbine types, 100kW–100MW capacity
  • Full electrical equipment supply chain
  • Export experience: Indonesia, Pakistan, France, Zambia, Madagascar
  • Factory: Zhangjiajie, China
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Joint Venture

HIER

Local Developer-Operator & Market

Founded in 2010 by French engineer André FILLET — 25+ years in Madagascar's energy sector. Has built and operates 7 hydropower plants across 5 regions, serving 6,500+ subscribers and injecting surplus into the JIRAMA national grid. General Manager Dieudonné RAOELIJAONA is a former JIRAMA executive.

  • 7 plants built · 4 MW installed · 20 GWh/yr · 6,500+ subscribers
  • Active in 5 regions: Amoron'i Mania, Haute Matsiatra, SAVA, SOFIA, MENABE
  • JIRAMA grid injection + partnerships with ADER, EU, KFW, USAID, BAD, GIZ
  • 6 pipeline projects, 28 MW+ — incl. Belaoko Lokoho 8 MW (KFW/ADER)
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HIER in Madagascar

A Local Operator with 15+ Years on the Ground

HIER (Hydro Ingénierie Études et Réalisations) is not a concept — it's a operating utility. 7 hydropower plants built, 5 operational sites, 6,500+ subscribers, surplus power injected into the JIRAMA grid. With 6 pipeline projects totaling 28 MW+, HIER gives the TCH × HIER alliance true local execution depth.

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7
Plants Built
4 MW
Installed
6,500+
Subscribers
28 MW+
Pipeline
Blog & Insights

Technical Articles & Project Updates

GAMO client delegation visiting TC factory 2024

Madagascar Client GAMO OCEAN INDEN S.A. Visits TC Factory

The owner of GAMO OCEAN INDEN S.A. visited the TC manufacturing facility to inspect equipment and discuss a planned 3×500KW + 1×320KW new hydropower project.

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Africa 10-country training delegation at TC factory 2024

Africa 10-Country Training Delegation Visits

120 delegates from 10 African countries, organized by China International Small Hydropower, visited TC factory for a training program on small hydropower development.

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Zambia Kasangiku 640KW project factory inspection 2024

Zambia Kasangiku 640KW Project — Second Factory Inspection

The project owner completed their second factory acceptance visit for the Zambia 640KW (2×320KW) hydropower project, confirming equipment quality and production progress.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions from our clients across Africa.

What is your typical project delivery cycle?+
For a typical small-to-medium hydropower project (100kW–10MW), the delivery cycle is 8–14 months: feasibility study (1–2 months), design & manufacturing (4–6 months), installation & commissioning (2–4 months). Larger EPC projects may take 12–24 months depending on site conditions and logistics.
Which countries in Africa do you provide services to?+
We serve all African countries. Our manufacturing base in China exports to 14+ countries worldwide, and HIER — our local partner in Madagascar — provides on-the-ground execution across East and Southern Africa. We have active projects or clients in Madagascar, Zambia, Ethiopia, and are expanding to West Africa.
Do you provide on-site installation and commissioning?+
Yes. Our EPC service includes on-site installation, testing, and commissioning by experienced Chinese engineers, supported by HIER's local team. For equipment-supply-only projects, we can also send engineers for supervised installation upon request.
What are the payment terms for EPC projects?+
Standard payment terms: 30% advance with PO, 40% against shipping documents, 20% on arrival/installation, 10% after commissioning acceptance. We also support letter of credit (L/C) and are flexible to discuss milestone-based structures aligned with your project financing.
How do you handle after-sales and spare parts supply?+
We maintain a 2-year spare parts package with every delivery. HIER's Madagascar office provides local O&M support, and TC's remote diagnostics platform monitors equipment 24/7. Spare parts are available from our China factory with typical 2–4 week delivery to Africa.
Can you retrofit old hydropower plants?+
Absolutely. We specialize in retrofitting and modernizing existing plants — replacing aging turbines, upgrading excitation/SCADA systems, installing new switchgear, and improving overall efficiency. Our team can assess your plant and recommend the most cost-effective upgrade path.
Do you provide microgrid solutions for mines?+
Yes. We design and build solar + storage + diesel hybrid microgrids for mines, islands, and off-grid communities. These systems can integrate with existing hydro or diesel generation, reducing fuel costs by 30–60% while ensuring 24/7 power reliability for critical operations.
What is the warranty period for your equipment?+
Turbines and mechanical equipment: 24 months from commissioning. Electrical equipment (switchgear, SCADA, excitation): 18 months. Civil works: 12 months. Extended warranty packages are available. All warranty terms comply with international EPC standards.
Do you support multi-language technical communication?+
Yes. We communicate in English, French, Spanish, and Chinese. HIER's team in Madagascar is fully francophone, and our Chinese engineers work with English technical documentation. This is especially important for francophone African clients and JIRAMA integration projects.
How to start a project assessment?+
Simply fill out our Project Assessment Form on the Contact page, or message us on WhatsApp (+86 15874842996). Provide your site location, available head and flow data, and project goals. Our engineers will respond within 48 hours with a preliminary assessment and recommended turbine type.

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Tell us about your site conditions and project requirements. Our engineering team will respond within 48 hours with a preliminary assessment and proposal.

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Local support via HIER Madagascar office

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