UNIFYING THE VOICES OF HYDROPOWER
Hydropower as catalyst for the energy transition in Europe
Hydropower, as an important renewable energy, has a crucial role to play in building the future Green Deal. The key strategic avenues that we envisage for development are outlined in the following vision:
- Increasing hydropower production through the implementation of new sustainable, multipurpose hydropower schemes and by using the hidden hydropower potential.
- Increasing the flexibility of existing hydropower plants with innovative solutions for the mitigation of environmental impacts.
- Increasing storage through the heightening of existing dams and construction of new reservoirs, which must ensure not only flexible and safe energy supply, but which also support food and water supply (Water-Energy-Food NEXUS and SDG).
- Strengthening the contribution of flexibility from pumped-storage power plants, by developing and building innovative arrangements in combination with existing water infrastructure.
Latest News
ETIP HYDROPOWER Hosts Workshops at AQUAWATT Conference on Hydropower’s Role in Energy Transition and Climate Adaptation
ETIP HYDROPOWER recently held two workshops at the AQUAWATT Conference, an event focused on hydropower’s contribution to renewable energy and climate resilience. AQUAWATT gathers stakeholders from the hydroelectric industry, government, research institutions, and associations to discuss advanc....
ETIP HYDROPOWER Highlights Role in Europe’s Sustainable Competitiveness at ENLIT 2024
Matteo Bianciotto, Senior Policy Manager at the International Hydropower Association (IHA) and part of the Secretariat for the ETIP HYDROPOWER project, participated as a speaker at ENLIT’s session titled “ETIPs as Catalysts for EU Sustainable Competitiveness.” The session focused o....
ETIP Hydropower Secretariat Holds Annual Workshop in the Alps and Visits Jotty Hydropower Plant
From October 7th to 9th, the ETIP Hydropower Secretariat held its annual meeting in the French Alps. The sessions aimed to discuss actions that highlight the importance of sustainable energy solutions and reinforce the role of hydropower in the energy transition. Members exchanged insights in a prof....
ETIP HYDROPOWER second webinar in EU hydropower R&I projects
On 18 September 2024, ETIP HYDROPOWER hosted the "Boosting Hydropower II: Best Practices for Research" webinar series, which provided updates on current developments in hydropower technology. The event, held from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM CET, featured presentations on three EU research projects aimed at i....
Anton Schleiss at the Global Hydropower Day Webinar
During the Global Hydropower Day, Professor Anton Schleiss, Coordinator of ETIP HYDROPOWER, participated in a webinar organised by the International Hydropower Association (IHA) that discussed the progress and challenges within the hydropower sector. The event brought together experts to share insig....
ETIP HYDROPOWER Leadership Participates in ICOLD Annual Meeting and Symposium in New Delhi
Last week, members of the ETIP HYDROPOWER Secretariat and Governing Board played a key role at the ICOLD Annual Meeting and Symposium held in New Delhi, India. The event brought together global experts to discuss advancements in dam engineering, climate change, and hydropower. Representing ETIP HYD....
PEN@HYDROPOWER COST ACTION conference
Join on 23 September at the Université Libre de Bruxelles for a landmark event hosted by PEN@hydropower COST Action. This hybrid event, accessible both in person and online, will bring together experts and key stakeholders to explore the current and future landscape of hydropower in Europe. ....
WEBINAR: Boosting Hydropower: Best Practices for Research with ReHydro, Store2Hydro and Renewat
On 18 September 2024, from 1:30PM to 3:00PM CET, the latest session in the "Boosting Hydropower: Best Practices for Research" webinar series will present recent advancements in hydropower technology. Organised under the ETIP HYDROPOWER project, this session will highlight three EU research projects.....
ETIP HYDROPOWER Announces the winners of the summer postcard contest and wishes you a great summer holiday!
The ETIP HYDROPOWER team is announcing the winners of the Summer Postcard Contest. The contest, which aimed to capture the beauty and power of hydropower through photography, showcased the aesthetic beauty of hydropower. Winning Photographs: Martin Stoyanov - This breathtaking photograph ca....
SOLAR-HYDRO 2024: Pioneering the Future of Renewable Energy in Juan-les-Pins Antibes
On April 22 and 23, the picturesque town of Juan-les-Pins Antibes hosted SOLAR-HYDRO 2024, an event dedicated to exploring the global potential and progress in solar-hydro power. The conference focused on critical areas such as safety, new technology, environmental aspects, and finance, attracting i....