Hydropower EPC from China & Madagascar

The Joint Venture

Why TC × HIER Is Different

Most hydropower suppliers in Africa operate from a single geography. They either have strong manufacturing but no local presence, or deep local roots but depend on third-party equipment. TC × HIER closes that gap.

TC HYDRO brings 20+ years of turbine and generator manufacturing — five runner types (Pelton, Turgo, Francis, Kaplan, Tubular), single-unit capacity 100 kW to 100 MW, and full in-house machining on lathes up to 6.3 m diameter. We don't just assemble — we forge, machine, balance, and test every runner that leaves our shop.

HIER (Hydro Ingénierie Études et Réalisations) is a Madagascar-registered private power company founded in 2010. With 5 operational hydropower sites already connected to Madagascar's grid and 6 more in the pipeline (28 MW+), HIER brings the local knowledge, regulatory relationships, and on-the-ground execution Africa demands.

Together we offer clients something rare: China-grade equipment, Madagascar-grade delivery, JIRAMA-grade credibility.

TC HYDRO factory — radial drilling and precision machining

TC factory floor — Francis turbine assembly for Madagascar project

TC Factory in Action

From Casting to Shipping — Watch Our Floor

No stock footage. These short clips come straight from our Zhangjiajie site — 30,000 m² of land with 14,000 m² of production floor — shot on site by our own crew. Watch how a runner is machined, balanced, assembled, packed, and dispatched.

Certified welder fabricating large steel structure — TC factory

Welding

Manual Welding of Heavy Steel

Certified welders, certified procedure specifications

Machining

6.3 m Vertical Lathe

Turning large stainless-steel runner discs and flanges

Floor-type boring and milling machine on a large casting — TC factory

Machining

Floor-Type Boring & Milling

Spiral casings, stay rings, large covers

Large rotor assembly on dynamic balancing machine — TC factory

Quality

Dynamic Balancing Test

Imbalance measured and corrected on our horizontal balancing machine

Rotor assembly on the balancing machine — shaft and supports during the run — TC factory

Quality

Dynamic Balancing — Second View

Shaft, supports and correction weights during the run

Machining

Pelton Bucket Profile Machining

Bucket profiles finish-machined in our CNC machining center

Welding

Arc Welding Close-Up

Deep-penetration welding on heavy pressure parts

Kaplan runner — stainless-steel blades on the hub — TC factory

Assembly

Kaplan Runner — Blades on Hub

Stainless-steel blades assembled and finished in our workshop

Turbine and generator units lined up in the TC assembly hall

Finishing

Completed Units in the Assembly Hall

Units lined up after final inspection, awaiting packing

Workers assembling a large generator rotor rim — TC factory

Assembly

Heavy Assembly on the Floor

Large rotor parts assembled under the workshop crane

Assembly

Generator Rotor & Stator Assembly

Field poles mounted and rotors prepared in parallel

Completed water-turbine generator units awaiting shipment

Dispatch

Finished Units in Storage

Units crated and staged, awaiting dispatch

Heavy Machine Tools

Precision Machining for Runners Up to 50 Tons

Our in-house equipment list. The reason we can take a turbine from raw casting to balanced, tested runner without subcontracting critical steps.

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CQ5263

6.3 m Vertical Lathe

Maximum turning diameter 6,300 mm. Handles workpieces up to 50 tons. Used for large Francis and Kaplan runner machining.

Max Diameter6,300 mm

Max Workpiece50 t

C5235

3.5 m Vertical Lathe

Maximum turning diameter 4,000 mm. Workpiece capacity 30 tons. Companion machine for medium-sized runner work.

Max Diameter4,000 mm

Max Workpiece30 t

8 m class horizontal lathe in the TC machining hall

CW61125

8 m Horizontal Lathe

For long-shaft machining on Francis and Pelton units. Handles generator rotors, main shafts, and penstock pipe sections.

Length8,000 mm

UseShafts & Rotors

Radial drill press in the TC machining hall

CW61125E + Z3080

5 m Lathe + Radial Drill

5 m horizontal lathe for medium shaft work, paired with 80 mm radial drill for heavy boring and drilling on casings and covers.

Lathe5,000 mm

DrillØ 80 mm

HIER · Madagascar

Our Local Execution Arm in Madagascar

HIER (Hydro Ingénierie Études et Réalisations) is a Madagascar-incorporated private power company founded in 2010 by Mr. André FILLET. Since then it has become one of the country's most active independent hydropower operators.

What HIER Brings to the Joint Venture

Through the General Manager — a former senior executive of JIRAMA, Madagascar's national electric utility — HIER maintains active relationships with the Ministry of Energy, ANRE (the energy regulator), ADER (the rural electrification agency), and local communities around every project site.

For international clients, this means: feasibility studies, environmental permits, land access, grid-connection agreements, and construction permits are handled by people who know exactly which office to visit and which form to file.

Operational hydropower sites in Madagascar

4 MW

Currently connected to JIRAMA grid

6,500+

Households served with reliable electricity

28 MW+

Pipeline projects in development

Leadership

Mr. André FILLET

Founder & President

French entrepreneur, founded HIER in 2010 (predecessor HYDELEC Madagascar 2008). Brings European engineering standards and European financial partnerships to African energy infrastructure.

Mr. Dieudonné RAOELIJAONA

General Manager

Former senior executive of JIRAMA (Madagascar national electric utility). Deep relationships with Ministry of Energy, ANRE, ADER, and 15+ years of project execution in Madagascar.

Engineering & O&M Team

100 employees across 5 regional offices

Headquarters in Antananarivo with regional offices covering SAVA, Alaotra, Sofia, Menabe, and Diana regions. Includes civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers plus field technicians.

The Joint Engine

What You Get When You Work With Us

The combined capability of two specialists, contracted as one. No finger-pointing between supplier and local agent.

TC HYDRO

China-Built Equipment

Manufacturing since 2008

All turbines, generators, and balance-of-plant equipment designed, machined, assembled, and tested in our own facilities before shipment.

5 runner types, 100 kW – 100 MW per unit
In-house large machining (6.3 m lathe)
Full electrical scope — MV/LV switchgear, SCADA, protection
ISO-compliant QA at every stage

HIER

Madagascar-Delivered

Operating in Mada since 2010

Site studies, permits, civil works, installation, commissioning, grid connection, and long-term O&M — all handled by our local team.

JIRAMA system experience & relationships
5 regional offices across Madagascar
Pre-paid mobile-money billing system
EU / KfW / BAD / USAID project experience

Our Combined Track Record

Milestones on the Path

2008

HYDELEC Madagascar founded

Predecessor of HIER begins operations. First hydropower project commissioned (Sahanivotry, Vakinankaratra, central highlands).

2010

HIER incorporated

Mr. André FILLET formalizes HIER as Hydro Ingénierie Études et Réalisations. Maroantsetra HPP commissioned (350 kW).

2013–14

Rural network rollout

HIER commissions Ankerivato (560 kW), Soavina (60 kW), Ankilizato (100 kW) — total 720 kW in remote northern Madagascar.

2022

Major capacity step

Sahatona (1.6 MW) and Ambatosia (1.7 MW) commissioned. HIER crosses the 4 MW operating mark.

2024

TC × HIER partnership

Strategic alliance signed. Joint go-to-market across Africa. HIER appointed exclusive local partner for TC's African deliveries.

2025

28 MW pipeline initiated

Belaoko Lokoho (8 MW), Angadanoro (3 MW), Andriambe (2.5 MW) and 3 additional projects enter construction planning with KfW / EU / BAD financing.

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.

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.

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.

Two Engines. One Mission.

Why TC × HIER Is Different

Built In-House. Tested In-House. Shipped Worldwide.

From Casting to Shipping — Watch Our Floor

Precision Machining for Runners Up to 50 Tons

6.3 m Vertical Lathe

3.5 m Vertical Lathe

8 m Horizontal Lathe

5 m Lathe + Radial Drill

Our Local Execution Arm in Madagascar

What HIER Brings to the Joint Venture

Leadership

What You Get When You Work With Us

China-Built Equipment

Madagascar-Delivered

Milestones on the Path

HYDELEC Madagascar founded

HIER incorporated

Rural network rollout

Major capacity step

TC × HIER partnership

28 MW pipeline initiated

Frequently Asked Questions

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