Energotehnika Južna Bačka has selected international technology group ANDRITZ to supply ten new turbines for the modernization of the Vlasinske hydropower plants, a long-standing pillar of Serbia’s electricity system.
Outside view of Vrla 1 power plant of the Vlasinske cascade (Image source: © Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS))
The order value is in the lower double-digit million-euro range and is included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the first quarter of 2026.
The Vlasinske cascade on the Vrla River comprises four hydropower plants that have been in operation since 1955 and currently provide a combined installed capacity of about 130 megawatts. The modernization will ensure continued reliable operation and increase the installed capacity by eight megawatts, strengthening renewable electricity generation in southern Serbia.
Under the contract, ANDRITZ will design, manufacture, supervise installation, and commission four Pelton and six Francis units and associated equipment. The modernization will be organized such that electricity production can continue during the work to maintain a stable power supply.
By upgrading the hydropower infrastructure, ANDRITZ is helping to enhance long‑term efficiency, reliability, and safety at the Vlasinske plants and supporting Serbia’s renewable energy ambitions.
The modernization is supported by international financing, including a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, as well as by the program of the state-owned utility and largest energy provider in the country, Elektroprivreda Srbije, for the renovation of the cascade.