Towards Nature-Positive Hydropower: ETIP HYDROPOWER Publishes Three Biodiversity White Papers
Brussels, 20 November 2025 — ETIP HYDROPOWER released last thursday 20th November three new White Papers dedicated to biodiversity, focusing on some of the most relevant interactions between hydropower operations and river ecosystems: fish mobility, environmental flows and hydropeaking, and sediment dynamics. Developed by experts from Working Group 2, the series compiles state-of-the-art knowledge, European […]
ETIP HYDROPOWER at AQUAWATT Forum: Uniting Europe’s Hydropower voices for a Sustainable Energy Future
Piacenza, Italy — 30 November 2025. At the AQUAWATT Forum, a workshop titled “ETIP HYDROPOWER: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Hydropower in Europe” presented the European Technology and Innovation Platform on Hydropower (ETIP HYDROPOWER) to stakeholders from industry, research, and policy. Hydropower remains a vital component of Europe’s clean energy transition, providing flexible, reliable, and […]
ETIP HYDROPOWER Contributes to Key Discussions at HYDRO 2025
The HYDRO 2025 Conference in Thessaloniki, Greece (22-24 October 2025), brought together over 1,000 participants to discuss innovation from almost 70 countries, to discuss topics ranging from dam safety and environmental management to climate resilience, artificial intelligence applications, and the growing role of pumped storage in renewable energy integration. Anton Schleiss, Coordinator of ETIP HYDROPOWER, […]
Hydropower and Sustainability in Focus at SHF HydroES 2025
On 17–18 September 2025, the SHF HydroES Conference in Grenoble, France, brought together experts and stakeholders to advance knowledge on hydropower and environmental sustainability. The event provided an important platform for presenting the latest work developed within the ETIP HYDROPOWER Working Groups. Denis Aelbrecht, Chair of the Governing Board, opened the session with an introduction […]
Innovating for Grid Flexibility: ETIP HYDROPOWER Co-Moderates one of the sessions at the International Forum on Pumped Storage
At the International Forum on Pumped Storage Hydropower, one of the most anticipated sessions, “Innovating for Grid Flexibility: New Technology Showcase”, highlighted how pumped storage hydropower (PSH) is evolving to meet the demands of renewable-dominated power systems. The session was co-moderated by Prof. em. Dr. Anton Schleiss, Coordinator of ETIP HYDROPOWER, together with Matteo Bianciotto, […]
ETIP HYDROPOWER Cluster Showcases European Hydropower Innovation at the International Forum on Pumped Storage
ETIP HYDROPOWER participated as BRONZE Partner at the International Forum on Pumped Storage Hydropower, held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. This high-level global event marked the culmination of a year-long campaign from the International Hydropower Association (IHA) to accelerate action on pumped storage hydropower: the “unsung hero” of the energy transition. At the Forum, ETIP […]
ETIP HYDROPOWER Becomes Supporting Partner of the Paris Pledge on Pumped Storage Hydropower
ETIP HYDROPOWER has signed the Paris Pledge on Pumped Storage Hydropower by IHA and Eurelectric, becoming an official supporting partner of this important initiative presented at the International Forum on Pumped Storage Hydropower in Paris on the 9th of September 2025. The Paris Pledge acknowledges the urgent and growing need for long-duration electricity storage to […]
Di-Hydro Project to Host First Workshop on Digital Innovation in Hydropower
The Di-Hydro Project is pleased to announce its First Project Workshop, an interactive online event dedicated to exploring how digital technologies can drive innovation within the hydropower sector. The workshop is designed to encourage knowledge-sharing and meaningful discussions on how digitalisation can support the development of hydropower both within the Di-Hydro Project and across the […]
HYDROLINK 2/2025 Special Issue Released: Pumped Storage Hydropower at the Heart of Energy Transition
The latest special issue of HYDROLINK (2/2025), published by the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR), sheds light on the vital and evolving role of pumped storage hydropower (PSH) in global energy systems. Over the past fifty years, PSH has expanded significantly—initially serving as a solution to store surplus energy from thermal and […]
2025 World Hydropower Outlook: Global Launch
Hydropower generation in Europe surged to its highest level in a decade in 2024, reaching 680 terawatt-hours (TWh), as the continent experienced exceptional rainfall and accelerated its transition toward renewables, according to the 2025 World Hydropower Outlook released yesterday by the International Hydropower Association (IHA). The report highlights a landmark year for Europe’s energy system, […]