Aqua Atelier designs and engineers premium hydropower systems — from intimate run-of-river micro-schemes to landmark reservoir installations that define landscapes.
Every scheme begins with a thorough hydrological assessment — flow duration curves, flood frequency analysis, and seasonal yield modelling that informs every engineering decision.
We curate Kaplan, Pelton, and Francis turbines from leading manufacturers, specifying the optimal type and size for each scheme's unique head and flow characteristics.
Our hydropower schemes are designed to enhance their riparian setting — from heritage-inspired intake structures to powerhouses that read as natural extensions of their geography.
Aqua Atelier was founded on the conviction that hydropower engineering is both a science and an art. Our team combines civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering expertise with a deep respect for the watercourses and landscapes we work within.
Every project is personally managed by a principal engineer from feasibility through commissioning — ensuring that the vision established at conception is faithfully realised in every detail of construction.
Flow gauging, catchment analysis, and 3D modelling establish the available water resource and optimal generation profile for your site.
Civil, mechanical, and electrical concept design explores intake, penstock, powerhouse, and tailrace options — optimising yield, cost, and environmental impact.
We prepare environmental impact assessments and manage regulatory consenting, including fish pass design and abstraction licensing.
Turbine and generator procurement, civil works supervision, and commissioning management — delivered to programme and budget.
SCADA-monitored operations with real-time generation reporting, fish pass monitoring, and scheduled maintenance programmes.
Three civil engineers establish the atelier in Inverness, commissioning their first 1.2MW run-of-river scheme on the River Findhorn.
A 6MW Alpine scheme in Haute-Savoie marks Aqua's first international commission, establishing a pattern of European excellence.
The completion of Loch Rannoch Power pushes total commissioned capacity beyond 100MW — a landmark in the studio's history.
Aqua launches a dedicated micro hydro service for estates, farms, and private landowners — making premium hydropower accessible at any scale.
A global portfolio of 35 completed hydropower schemes delivering 480MW of clean, renewable baseload electricity from flowing water.
Whether you own a Highland estate with a tumbling stream, or are developing a large-scale hydropower project, our engineers will provide an honest, expert assessment of your water resource.