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• First major order with XEAL (Xallas Electricidad y Aleaciones SA) (xeal.es) highlights Voith’s local presence and service strength;
• Trust-based cooperation opens future potential in digital and OPEX business;
• Two Francis runners to be replaced without altering plant design.
The project marks the first major agreement with this customer, following a series of successful service interventions that built trust and demonstrated Voith’s technical understanding and commitment.
While several companies competed for the job, Voith was selected not only based on price, but because it best understood the plant’s operational needs.
"Voith was the one who best understood our requirements."
Federico Rodríguez Trillo (Director División de Energía in XEAL) during final negotiations
Targeted scope with long-term perspective
Santa Uxía is equipped with two vertical Francis spiral turbines and the two new runners will be delivered as part of a broader modernization effort, improving the station’s operating range without requiring any changes to the existing technical layout. Voith’s scope also includes dismantling, installation support, and refurbishment of selected components. It aims to increase hydraulic efficiency, reduce wear, and extend the lifetime of the machines while maintaining compatibility with the existing infrastructure.
This project underlines Voith’s growing presence in Spain and strengthens its service footprint across Europe. Building on a solid OPEX track record, the team was able to open the door for larger-scale CAPEX orders.
Foundation for future collaboration
"This order is a strong signal of customer confidence and sets the stage for future cooperation. We’re already exploring digital extensions and other service opportunities at Santa Uxía and beyond."
Aitor Aierbe, Head of HyService and Sales VHTO
With this contract, Voith once again demonstrates that close customer engagement and technical credibility are key to building lasting partnerships in the hydropower sector.
About the Voith Group
The Voith Group (voith.com) is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 21,000 employees, sales of € 4.9 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
About Voith Hydro
The Group Division Voith Hydro is part of the Voith Group and a leading full-line supplier as well as trusted partner for equipping hydropower plants. Voith develops customized, long-term solutions and services for large and small hydro plants all over the world. Its portfolio of products and services covers the entire life cycle and all major components for large and small hydro plants, from generators, turbines, pumps and automation systems, right through to spare parts, maintenance and training services, and digital solutions for intelligent hydropower.
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