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Why Modular
Modular Solutions Are Predictable and Control Project Time
We are the leader of modular civil water infrastructure.
Modular precast civil construction saves 6-12 months on project reducing cost, lowering investment risk/cost, and early commissioning of the energy asset providing early revenue and 80% capacity factor sizing makes for a very attractive cents/kwhr production cost.
Key French Dam Benefits
Reduction in Project Duration
Substituting the traditional dam cast in place construction methods with off-site precast manufacturing and on-site installation provides an ability to significantly (up to 4 times) reduce project duration, resulting in commissioning a precast dam into production for a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods.
Increase in Quality
In-house manufacturing of precast segments eliminates dependency on external factors that allows for the highest level of batch consistency and product quality. Employment of existing pre-cast materials and technology allows certifying the products up to 100-years warranty on your civil structure.
Scalability & Adaptability
Due to its scalability and adaptability the French Dam is universal to all types of hydro-turbines whether module or standard and electrical generation equipment. The French Dam can adapt to any size, shape, height and width using innovative design solutions.
Civil Hydropower Solutions
Precast modules are manufactured off-site, in a controlled environment, and delivered on site “Just in Time”, thus allowing installation to be weather-independent. Ability to construct “In-the-Wet” often eliminates a need for expensive cofferdams and diversion tunnels, providing minimum environmental impact on the construction site. Installation can be done utilizing standard construction equipment.
Water Control Structures
The intelligent precast modular dam is a scalable segmental technology, compatible with most of the small and medium hydro equipment, allowing flexible on-site serviceability and upgradeability of the equipment. The precast segments can be manufactured in any shape and size to reflect the civil structure needs of any manufacturers of hydro power equipment on the marketplace.
Environmental Benefits
French Dam technology is predicated on manufacturing modular segments off-site in a controlled environment and delivering and installing them on-site with a reduced impact on the environment.
The French Dam reduces the need to utilize large tracks of land, in some cases on both sides of the waterway. It also reduces on-site construction activities minimizing the stress on the environment. Lastly, the French Dam can be decommissioned or reconfigured very easily with little disturbance to the waterway.
"We developed our natural run-of-river hydropower system solution for our most important environmental customers—riverine aquatic animals. Our mission is to lessen or eliminate man-made blockage of North American rivers and waterways worldwide while providing renewable hydropower. We hear and understand the concerns of Native American and First Nation communities, along with countless environmental organizations defending free river access for aquatic animals, recreational activities, and water management. We cherish our water supply—if we don’t, then who will? Our vision at FDE Hydro™ is to defend our rivers while providing clean, sustainably sourced hydropower."
William L. French, Sr.
CEO FDE Hydro™