UNIFYING THE VOICES OF HYDROPOWER
Anton Schleiss at the IAHR webinar series
This webinar led by the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR) belongs to a series featuring young professionals thus recognising the effort of young professionals in the sector while promoting the collaboration and dissemination of their work.
This particular one focused on Research, Policy and Sustainable Opportunities and navigated the complexities of the hydropower sector within the enegy system, and its role in EU directives such as the Water Framework Directive and the Renewable Energy Directive, also known as "REPowerEU". Achieving a sustainable hydropower requires a careful balance between electricity generation, social benefits and the impact on ecosystems and biodiversity which has brought many debates among stakeholders in the hydropower value chain.
Our colleague from ICOLD, Dr Anton Schleiss, was invited to chair the the roundtable discussion that included:
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- Mr Francisco Pinto, Univeristy of Porto, Portugal
- Mr Emanuele Quaranta, EC Joint Research Centre
- Ms Debbie Gray, International Hydropower Association (IHA)
- Mr Daniel Valero, Karlsruhe Insitute of Technology (KIT), Germany
Read more details and watch the recording of the session in the official website of the event.
HYDROPOWER DAY: The added value of the hydropower sector as a catalyst and enabler in the clean and safe energy transition under the energy crisisThe BRUSSELS HYDROPOWER DAY 2023 will take place next 25 April 2023. It aims to provide a platform for decision makers in the European Commission and Parliament, who are working on relevant policy files concerning hydropower. The purpose is to discuss opportunities and barriers affecting hydropower deployment in the framework of the energy transition within the energy crisis and the market as well as regulation conditions. Why attend?
Agenda:08:30 – 09:15: Registration Speaker: Hélène Chraye, Head of Unit, DG RTD 09:30 – 10:10: Keynote speeches: Hydropower in Europe and worldwide 09:30 – 09:50: Keynote 1: The potential for hydropower in the context of current EU policies Speaker: Mathilde Lallemand-Dupuy, Policy Officer, European Commission, DG ENER 09:50 – 10:10: Keynote 2: The important role of hydropower development in the European safe energy transition Speaker: Raquel Marques Mendes, Head of European Affairs at EDP 10:10 – 10:30: Coffee break 10:30 – 12:00: Session 1: The added value of hydropower and energy storage in the energy transition and within the energy crisis 10:30 – 10:45: Presentation 1: The importance of flexibility contribution of hydropower Speaker: Ghislain Weisrock, Special Advisor for European Affairs and Power System, France Hydro Electricité 10:45 – 11:00: Presentation 2: The benefits of hydropower for local communities: A case study Speaker: Sera Lazaridou, Senior Partner, Hydroexigiantiki Consulting Engineers Greece 11:00 – 11:15: Presentation 3: Fifteen new storage increase projects in Switzerland negotiated at the roundtable with civil society Speaker: Peter Lustenberger, Senior Expert Asset Management, Hydroenergie & Biomasse, AXPO Power Switzerland 11:15 – 12:00: Open Panel discussion: Keynote speakers and session 1 speakers are invited to the panel. 12:00 – 13:15: Lunch Break 13:15 – 14:45: Session 2: Best practice examples to tackle economic, environmental and societal challenges with hydropower 13:15 – 13:30: Presentation 1: Best practice example on Market design Speaker: Maryse Francois, CEO, MFX Consulting 13:30 – 13:45: Presentation 2: Do we know how fish want to swim at hydropower plants? Speaker: Jeffrey Tuhtan, Associate Professor of Environmental Sensing Technologies, Tallinn University of Technology 13:45 – 14:00: Presentation 3: Hydropower Sustainability Standard for hydropower development Speaker: Eddie Rich, CEO, IHA 14:00 – 14:45: Open Panel Discussion with the audience,: • Diar Isid, Policy Officer, European Commission, DG ENV 14:45 – 15:00: Coffee break 15:00 – 16:00: Session 3: Synergies and collaboration with ETIP’s and EERA for integrated use of renewables in view of safe electricity supply 15:00 – 15:15 Short statement of initiatives and project examples:
Statement: Donagh Cagney, Policy Director, Ocean Europe
Statement: Liv Randi Hultgreen, Executive Director, FME HydroCen – NTNU
Statement: Maria Laura Trifiletti, Project Manager, ZABALA
Statement: Jean-Louis Drommi, Electricity Expert, EDF 15:15 – 16:00: Open Panel Discussion with the audience, speakers and guest panelist: Thomas Schleker, Policy Officer, European Commission, DG RTD 16:00 – 16:15: ETIP Hydropower ’Unifying the voices of hydropower in Europe’ the next steps 16:15 – 16:30: Final conclusions and outlook
REGISTRATION : https://etip-hydropower.eu/events/hydropower-day/
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Multipurpose projects for the sustainable future of hydropowerHydropower is a renewable energy source that, due to its flexibility, it is a privileged position to be a key enabler of the energy transition in Europe. What is more, the current energy crisis added to the climate emergency, evidences the need to decarbonise, and that, can only be done through the massive deployment of renewable energies. Globally, hydropower accounted for the 60% of all renewable electricity generation in 2020, and it still could double its capacity. In fact, that is the trend that the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the International Hydropower Association (IHA) foresee by 2050. |
Installed hydropower capacity is expected to more than double worldwide by 2050, according to a new IRENA report"Hydropower has been an effective source of clean energy generation for more than a century," said IRENA Director General Francesco La Camera, adding, however, that "with the rapidly changing energy landscape, it is important to reassess its future role and take advantage of recent technological advances that can maximize its potential, while ensuring its sustainability and climate resilience." |
REPORT: Hydropower and Pumped Hydropower Storage in the European UnionHydropower is one of the oldest energy technologies that dates thousands of years ago and that lasts until today. It is the largest renewable technology with 1,360 GW of installed capacity around the world. In addition, as a flexible energy source allows the integration of other sources such as wind and solar power, ensuring grid stability. For this reason, hydropower is well-suited to play a key role in the European decarbonisation that will lead to the consecution of the renewable energy targets set by the European Commission in the Renewable Energy Directive. |
The value of flexibility in hydropower: factsheets by IEAGlobally, hydropower accounts for 60% of all renewable electricity generation in 2020, making it the main source of renewable energy in the electricity industry. The International Energy Agency (IEA) and the International Hydropower Association (IHA) expect that hydropower generation and installed capacity double by 2050. |
Re-watch the webinar: Unifying the voices of hydropower in EuropeLast 25 January 2023, ETIP HYDROPOWER organiser an explainatory webinar attended by more than 110 participants (reaching 130) where ETIP HYDROPOWER was explained in detail. To finalise, a roundtable discussion was held where the following question was addressed: "What form of sustainable organisation representing the hydropower sector is required to ensure the vital role of hydropower in the energy transition sector?". Watch the different slots of the session by clicking on the links below: |