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The 1657kW Hushan hydropower plant in Taiwan was the first project Gugler had completed in the country. The hydropower plant is described as being architecturally impressive
Hushan Dam in Taiwan
The 10.4MW Na An hydropower plant was the eleventh project Gugler has completed in Vietnam
maximises site potential while avoiding the need for extensive new civil works. Located at around 600m, the project takes advantage of local steep terrain and with abundant water resources is ideally suited for high head Pelton technology. Gugler supplied one 7.85 m3
/sec Pelton turbine with a total output of 21.2MW operating at 302.9m head of water.
Taiwan A new milestone was reached in Taiwan, when Gugler worked on its first completed project in the country. Here the 1657kW Hushan hydropower plant demonstrated how modern hydropower can be efficiently integrated into essential public infrastructure. Located near the city of Douliu, the hydro scheme utilises water flow from the nearby Hushan reservoir, which was originally built to provide drinking water to the Yunlin district. The project was carried in close partnership with AES Mega, a Taiwanese company focusing on sustainable energy development. At the heart of the Hushan plant is a horizontal-axis Francis turbine which was custom-built with all key components engineered and assembled in Europe, then shipped to Taiwan by sea. Despite logistical challenges, including rerouting due to regional instability, Gugler says the project timeline remained on track. One of the more technical challenges involved
integrating the new turbine into the existing DN1800 penstock infrastructure. This required precise installation between fixed pipe axes and the inclusion of a bypass system, which guarantees uninterrupted water supply to the adjacent treatment plant even during maintenance. Beyond its technical achievements, the Hushan power plant is also described as being architecturally impressive. Designed by Japanese architect Hojo Kenji, the building features large glass facades that offer visitors a direct view of the turbine and generator, combining functionality with aesthetic appeal.
Vietnam
Vietnam’s demand for electricity has been rising rapidly in recent years, with hydropower playing a key role in this development. Indeed the recent commissioning of the 10.4MW Na An hydropower plant was the eleventh project Gugler has completed in the country. Scope of supply for Na An included two 43.20 m3
/
sec Kaplan turbines, generator, HPU, and gearbox. The Na An is located close to the Nam Be 2 hydropower plant, another Gugler project equipped with two Francis turbines and a total capacity of 11.5MW. In 2024 the company also worked at Nam Cuoi
Hydropower Plant in northern Vietnam. Generating 12.2MW of power, this plant features two Francis turbines, each designed for a flow of 15.2m3 head of 46m.
/sec and a
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