About Us — TC × HIER | China-Built Turbines, Madagascar-Delivered

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 — Francis turbine assembly line

TC factory floor — Francis turbine assembly for Madagascar project

TC Manufacturing Capability

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

Six major machine tools including a 6.3 m vertical lathe and an 8 m horizontal lathe — large enough to handle 50-ton runners and 100 MW-class units.

20+

Years Manufacturing Turbines

14+

Countries Delivered

500MW+

Cumulative Capacity Installed

Turbine Types (Pelton to Tubular)

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.

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

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

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, Eastern Madagascar).

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.

Two Engines. One Mission.