Voith has reached a major milestone by completing two final acceptance tests (FATs) for crucial components of the Snowy 2.0 project, which will be one of the world’s largest pumped-storage power plants. This achievement marks a key step forward in expanding renewable energy capabilities, aiming to support Australia’s transition to a more sustainable energy future.
The 2,000 megawatt plant is designed to store enough energy to supply three million households with electricity for a week. Generator key components were accepted at Voith’s Shanghai facility and digital and hydraulic governors for Units 5 and 6 passed final FATs in Heidenheim.
The FAT process was conducted under a structured, traceable quality framework. Opening and closing times of the hydraulic system were optimised to prepare for faster commissioning on-site. More than 30 engineers and technicians from the automation team participated to build hands-on experience that will support field activities in Australia.
“Snowy 2.0 will underpin the future of clean energy in Australia – and we are proud to contribute key technologies and expertise to make it a success. These parallel FATs show how our global teams deliver precision and performance across borders. This kind of collaboration, combining digital innovation and hands-on excellence, is exactly what makes Voith Hydro a reliable partner for large scale hydropower,” said Bill Armstrong, Senior Vice President Global Large Projects of Voith Hydro.
The coordination between regions and functions demonstrates Voith’s global integration strength and commitment to quality.
