FDE Hydro Invited by the U.S. Department of Energy

FDE Hydro had the honor of being invited by the U.S. Department of Energy to collaborate with the research team at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (DOE Water Power R&D program) that is working on the standardization of Modular Hydropower innovative Technologies.

French Dam Technology Passes the Test

The “French Dam” is a new technology for construction of small- to medium-sized hydroelectric and water control systems. Comprising modular segments manufactured offsite in a controlled environment, the system is designed for new or retrofit projects. The fabrication, installation, and testing processes are described.

American Concrete Institute
by Peter Drown and Andrew Sanna

American Concrete Institute (Download PDF)

​DOE Grant ​(​DE-EE0007244.0000) Progress Report

The French Dam – Open House

FDE Hydro completes construction of the prototype of the French Dam – Modular Precast Concrete Impoundment for construction of new and retrofit of existing hydroelectric dams and water control systems.

Prototype of Modular Precast ‘French Dam’ Completed (Civil + Structural Engineer Magazine)