Links
The following are links to other projects and initiatives relevant to the HYDROPOWER EUROPE FORUM.
FIThydro FIThydro addresses the decision support in commissioning and operating hydropower plants (HPP) by use of existing and innovative technologies. It concentrates on mitigation measures and strategies to develop cost-efficient environmental solutions and on strategies to avoid individual fish damage and enhancing population developments. Therefore HPPS all over Europe are involved as test sites. |
XFLEX HYDRO BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A consortium of 19 hydropower companies and organizations said it will receive European Union funding of 18 million euros ($20 million) to research the green energy form’s role, as the 28-member bloc seeks to become carbon neutral by 2050. For more information about the XFLEX HYDRO project please visit their website - https://xflexhydro.net/ Under the deal, the “XFLEX HYDRO project” will get funds to explore how hydropower can stabilize variable renewables such as wind and solar, the European Commission said in a statement. |
Latest News
Happy New Year for 2020
With your support into the next decade to reinforce hydropower as a catalyst for the energy transition in Europe. The HYDROPOWER EUROPE FORUM would like to wish you a Happy New Year for 2020!
Mediterranean Workshop
The HYDROPOWER Mediterranean Workshop in Chania, Greece took place on 30 September – 1 October and brought together experts from both academia and industry. It was the last of three workshops across Europe to develop a Research and Innovation Agenda and a Strategic Industry Roadmap for the hydropower sector.
Alpine Workshop
The HYDROPOWER Alpine Workshop in Lausanne, Switzerland took place on 11-12 September and brought together experts from both academia and industry. It was the second of three workshops across Europe to develop a Research and Innovation Agenda and a Strategic Industry Roadmap for the hydropower sector.
Nordic Workshop
The HYDROPOWER Nordic workshop in Luleå took place on 28-29 August and brought together experts from both academia and industry. It was the first of three workshops across Europe to develop a Research and Innovation Agenda and a Strategic Industry Roadmap for the hydropower sector.
The World Hydropower Congress 2019
HYDROPOWER EUROPE took part in the World Hydropower Congress 2019 in Paris, between the 14th and 16th May.
The World Hydropower Congress brings together industry, government, finance, civil society and academia to set priorities for the hydropower sector.
This year’s theme was
New HYDROPOWER EUROPE video
At the World Hydropower Congress 2019, HYDROPOWER EUROPE premiered its video, detailing its vision and the important role hydropower will play in the Energy Transition. HYDROPOWER EUROPE will provide a focal point for reviewing and developing hydropower in Europe - watch the video below to learn
The EU Sustainable Energy Week 2019
We are pleased to announce that HYDROPOWER EUROPE will participate in the Networking Village during the EU Sustainable Energy Week 2019 in Brussels. Our stand will be ready for you at the Energy Fair on 19th June 2019 from 14:00 to 18:00 at the Residence Palace (Rue de la Loi 175, 1000 Brussels).
The First Expert Workshop
This month marked the start of HYDROPOWER EUROPE’s expert consultation activities to support the development of the Forum’s Research & Innovation Agenda and Strategic Industry Roadmap.