About us

HPP is a French company specialized in DESIGNING, MANUFACTURING, INSTALLING and COMMISSIONING hydro turbines throughout the world since 1972.

Louis Tinchant, the  great grand father of current owner Pierre Pisterman,  started building and operating hydro power plants in 1906.

He gave a substantial legacy of experience, know how and permanent search for performance and quality improvement

NOT ONLY A TURBINE MAKER

Thanks to its long hydro experience HPP is also able to provide services which are beyond turbine supply.

Then, power upgrade, feasibility studies, alternative layouts, refurbishment analysis, are part of HPP tool box.

TURNING WATER INTO POWER

Thanks to more than a century of experience HPP realized nearly 300 projects in 40 different countries.

Its unique know-how is focused on Kaplan, Francis and Pelton turbines from 100 kW to 15MW per unit.

HPP has a unique goal: providing a safe and performing solution for client full satisfaction.

We can provide a 100% made in France solution!