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.
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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....
Anton Schleiss (ICOLD) Highlights Hydropower’s Role in Energy Transition at 12th East Asian Dam Conference
Anton Schleiss, a key member of the ETIP HYDROPOWER Coordination team, was invited to deliver a one-hour keynote lecture at the 12th East Asian Dam Conference (EADC). This event was part of the International Symposium on Sustainable Development and Management of Dams and Reservoirs for Future Genera....
ETIP HYDROPOWER Attended EUSEW Energy Fair Last Week
ETIP HYDROPOWER participated in the European Sustainable Energy Week ( EUSEW) 2024. The event, which took place at the Charlemagne building, brought together experts, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to discuss and showcase innovations driving Europe’s transition toward sustainable....
ETIP HYDROPOWER Announces Virtual Postcard Summer Edition
ETIP HYDROPOWER is pleased to announce the launch of the Virtual Postcard Summer Edition, inviting all stakeholders to participate in a photography initiative celebrating the synergy between hydropower facilities and their natural environments. This edition focuses on capturing the beauty, power, an....
Call for Expert Applications: Development of Safety Directive for Water Retaining Facilities with Appurtenant Installations
The Swiss Federal Government oversees the construction and modification of large water retaining facilities (WRFA, SR 721.101). Any changes to these facilities, including dams, reservoirs, and safety-relevant auxiliary installations, require planning approval to ensure technical safety (WRFA art. 6)....
ETIP HYDROPOWER Prepares for the European Sustainable Energy Week 2024 Energy Fair
The countdown begins for one of the most anticipated events in the sustainable energy sector, the European Sustainable Energy Week #EUSEW2024 Energy Fair. Set to take place from June 11th to the 13th, the fair will open its doors at the Charlemagne building and you could find ETIP HYDROPOWER at the ....
Denis Aelbrecht and Anton J. Schleiss Honored Among the 75 Most Influential People in Hydropower
The "75 Most Influential People in Hydropower" list has been released by International Water Power & Dam Construction. This list recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to hydropower development, and from ETIP HYDROPOWER we want to acknowledge the work of all those feature....