ETHyC (Evaluation Tool of Hydroelectric Capacity) is a large-scale hydroelectric potential identification tool developed by HYDREOLE. By utilizing various layers of topography, rainfall, evapotranspiration, and temperature, it allows for the calculation of average flow rate and altitude at any point worldwide. The tool also calculates, between a water intake point and a discharge point, the total drop, equipment flow rate, distance, slope, and power (min and max). This tool functions for all power ranges (from kW to GW) across all watershed sizes. ETHyC operates on QGIS and is generally paired with various complementary analyses to identify the most suitable sites for hosting hydroelectric developments.

TURBNPRO is a specific type of software for the preliminary dimensioning of hydroelectric turbines. HYDREOLE can rapidly study different configurations suitable to a specific site and, when dealing with the renovation of an existing site, check the compatibility of different kinds of turbines and their possible configuration within the existing structures.

TURBeau is a modelization tool focused on hydraulic systems and the study of water supply equipment. HYDREOLE uses TURBeau, developed by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland), to point out suitable sites for hydropower.

SIMSEN is a simulation software for the analysis of electrical power networks, adjustable speed drives and hydraulic systems. It is developed by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland). HYDREOLE has already used it for many applications of medium or high head hydroelectric systems, either when studying the renovation or the construction of a new system. This is probably the most powerful software for detailed analysis of transient behaviour of a plant and to calculate the surge pressure, turbine stability and regulation parameters.

Rating curves are built with data collected during short testing periods including continuous monitoring of water temperature, electrical conductivity or visual tracer concentration to determine water discharge. Our team also uses current meter to transform flow speed into discharge: