Hydropower Experts Convene in Gaustablikk for IEA HYDRO Task 9 Meeting
Experts from across the hydropower sector gathered in Gaustablikk, Norway on May 21, 2025, for a full-day working meeting of IEA HYDRO Task 9. Hosted by Atle Harby and Linn Emelie Schäffer, the meeting brought together researchers and industry professionals to present their latest findings and strategize on the future direction of hydropower’s role in […]
ETIP HYDROPOWER STAKEHOLDERS VISIT KÜHTAI 2 PUMPED STORAGE PLANT
30 Energy Experts from 11 European Countries have Gathered to Visit One of Europe’s Most Advanced Pumped Storage Projects Under Development ETIP HYDROPOWER—with the support of ANDRITZ and VOITH—organised an exclusive site visit to the Kühtai 2 Pumped Storage Power Plant, developed by TIWAG-Tiroler Wasserkraft AG (TIWAG), on 6 June 2025. The visit brought together […]
ETIP HYDROPOWER members participate in 28th ICOLD Congress and 93rd Annual Meeting in Chengdu, China
ETIP HYDROPOWER members took part in the 28th Congress and 93rd Annual Meeting of the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD), held in Chengdu, China. The event brought together experts, policymakers, and institutional stakeholders from across the globe to discuss the role of dams and hydropower in addressing key global challenges, including energy transition and […]
WEBINAR RECAP: Boosting Hydropower V: Best Practices for Research
On 14 May 2025, the latest session in the “Boosting Hydropower” webinar series, organised by the ETIP HYDROPOWER project, highlighted the achievements of three EU-funded hydropower initiatives: HYDRO4U, ALPHEUS, and HYPOS. The session brought together leading researchers and experts to present innovative solutions aimed at improving the sustainability, efficiency, and accessibility of hydropower technologies, with […]
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 projects on hydropower. Featured Projects and Presenters: HYDRO4U: Daniel Hayes […]
HYDROPOWER DAY 2025: How Hydropower is Powering the Energy Transition
Key insights from Hydropower Day 2025: Flexibility, innovation, and environmental stewardship driving Europe’s renewable energy future *Presentations available via ETIP HYDROPOWER CONSULTATION PLATFORM: https://hydro-consultation.eu/participant-area/ * On 8 April 2025, leading experts, policymakers, and industry stakeholders gathered at Hydropower Day 2025 in Brussels to discuss the evolving role of hydropower in Europe’s energy transition. Hosted […]
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 “Closing the Innovation Gap – Reviving the Virtuous Innovating Cycle”, where she provided […]
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 the recently finalised hydropower projects funded by the EU. The three European-funded research projects—Fish-friendly Innovative […]
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 environmental concerns and societal needs. ReHydro proposes new methods to improve efficiency, capacity and flexibility across the hydropower sector. […]
Swedish Hydropower Could Boost Capacity by 4,000 MW, Study Finds
A recent study conducted by AFRY Management Consulting, on behalf of the Swedish Association of Engineers, has revealed significant potential to increase both capacity and balancing in Sweden’s existing hydropower plants. The research, carried out during the summer of 2024, aims to address Sweden’s rising electricity demand. The study, which included a literature review, expert […]