MACLEC Demonstrates Next‑Gen Hydro Power Technology to Odisha Leaders

MACLEC, a global engineering and consultancy firm, held a demonstration of its next‑generation hydro power solutions for Odisha state leadership. Senior officials from the Department of Energy and Water Resources were present at the briefing. The showcase highlighted modular turbine designs, advanced control systems and digital monitoring platforms intended to raise efficiency and lower environmental impact of hydro projects. Attendees were shown how the technology could be retrofitted into existing plants such as Hirakud and Balimela dams, potentially increasing generation capacity and aiding Odisha’s renewable‑energy goals. MACLEC offered to conduct feasibility studies and pilot installations, stressing collaboration with local agencies and alignment with national clean‑energy policies. The event is viewed as a step toward modernising the state’s power sector, with officials indicating interest in pursuing the proposals in upcoming budget cycles.