en.Wedoany.com Reported - Litostroj Engineering has been selected as the general contractor for the modernization project of the Orlík Hydropower Plant in the Czech Republic, a transformation that will significantly enhance the country's energy storage capacity.

Operated by ČEZ (Czech Energy Group), the plant is scheduled to be converted into the Czech Republic's third-largest pumped storage hydropower plant by 2033. Upon completion, the facility will provide up to 750 MWh of energy storage capacity, helping to maintain grid stability and facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources.

Under the contract, Litostroj will be responsible for the complete hydraulic design, model testing, mechanical design, and manufacturing of new Francis pump-turbines and generators. The new units can operate in both generation and pumping modes, thereby storing electricity during periods of low demand and releasing it when needed.

The modernization of the Orlík Hydropower Plant represents a significant investment in the Czech Republic's hydropower and energy storage infrastructure. It also secures a major contract for Litostroj, a company with over a century of experience in the hydropower sector.

According to the company, the project highlights its ability to deliver advanced hydropower technology and support the transition toward a more flexible and sustainable energy system.

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