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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WEBINAR: Boosting Hydropower V: Best Practices for Research with HYDRO4U, ALPHEUS and HYPOS
On 14 May 2025, from 13:30 to 15:00 CET, the latest session in the webinar series “Boosting Hydropower” will present three EU funded hydropower projects: HYDRO4U, ALPHEUS and HYPOS. Organised by the ETIP HYDROPOWER project, this session will present the outputs of three EU research....
ETIP HYDROPOWER PARTICIPATES IN THE CONFERENCE ‘ADVANCING THE SET PLAN FOR A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUTURE’ HOSTED BY THE ETIPS FORUM
ETIP HYDROPOWER took part in the recent ‘Advancing the SET Plan for a Sustainable Energy Future’ conference on 19th March, represented by Antonella Frigerio, Co-Chair of the ETIP HYDROPOWER Governing Board and Vice Director at RSE. Antonella contributed to the session titled “Closi....
WEBINAR RECAP: Boosting Hydropower IV: Beyond the Project
On 26 February 2025, the fourth session of the webinar series “Boosting Hydropower” brought together experts and researchers to share recent developments in hydropower technology. Organised by the ETIP HYDROPOWER project, the event highlighted key innovations and introduced findings from....
ReHydro Survey - Key barriers and drivers in modernising hydropower fleets across Europe
ReHydro – Barriers and Drivers in Modernising European Hydropower Fleets is an EU-funded research project that aims to support Europe’s energy transition by optimising existing hydropower infrastructure. The initiative focuses on modernising ageing infrastructure while addressing environ....
BRUSSELS HYDROPOWER DAY 2025 - Contribution of hydropower flexibility and storage in the safe energy transition in partnership with the environment under climate change
Mark your calendars for April 8 and don't miss out on this event in Brussels! Join us for the Brussels Hydropower Day 2025, a hybrid conference taking place both in-person at the Le Bouche à Oreille and virtually via live stream. The Brussels Hydropower Day 2025 is your gateway to engaging w....
WEBINAR: Boosting Hydropower Beyond the Project with FITHydro, XFLEX HYDRO, and HYPOSO
On 26 February 2025, from 13:30 to 15:00 CET, the latest session in the webinar series “Boosting Hydropower: Beyond the Project” will present three of the most successful hydropower projects that have concluded in recent times. Organised by the ETIP HYDROPOWER project, this session will ....
ETIP HYDROPOWER Announces the Winner of the Winter Postcard Contest and Wishes You a Happy Winter Holiday Season!
The ETIP HYDROPOWER team is excited to announce the winner of the Winter Postcard Contest, which aimed to celebrate the beauty of hydropower during the winter months by showcasing snow-covered landscapes, icy reflections, and the resilience of hydropower in harmony with nature. Winning Photograph: ....
IEA Task 9 meeting following Hydro 2024 Conference in Graz: Key Insights and Updates
On the morning of Thursday 21 November 2024, after Hydro 2024 Conference in Graz (Austria), a meeting was organized by the Task 9 of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Technology Collaboration Programme (TCP) on Hydropower. Some key messages are reminded hereunder: TCP Coordination Group on En....
ETIP HYDROPOWER at the SET Plan Conference 2024
For the first time, ETIP HYDROPOWER, represented by Anton Schleiss from the Secretariat, participated in a SET-Plan conference. The theme of the event was Scaling Up Research, Innovation, and Competitiveness in Clean Energy Technologies. In terms of technology, the conference focused almost exclusi....
Cluster Workshop with IWGs and ETIPs Secretariat in Budapest
On 13 November 2024, the Cluster Workshop with IWGs and ETIPs Secretariats on Task Forces was held in Budapest, Hungary, as a side event of the SET-Plan Conference. In response to a call from the SET-Plan, ETIP HYDROPOWER has delegated the following experts to the newly established Task Forces, whic....