PEN@Hydropower

Wishing all of our members and followers at PEN@Hydropower happy holidays and a festive new year! Looking forward to promoting hydropower further in the new year! #happyholidays #christmas #newyear

🌊 Excited to share our latest publication on hidden hydropower technologies! ⚡️This paper examines how hidden hydropower solutions can play a meaningful role in advancing the energy transition. By focusing on three key areas—pressurized systems, hydro storage, and unpressurized systems—we explore their applications in off-grid settings, the prosumer concept, and on-site measurement powering. Our findings highlight the potential of these technologies to enhance flexibility and sustainability in energy systems. This work wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible collaboration of Valbona Karapici, Alex Trojer, Marija Lazarevikj, Tomáš Pluskal, Anna Chernobrova, Emir Neziricć, Giulia Zuecco, Aldo Leonardo Alerci, Martin Seydoux, Eduard Doujak, and Pavel Rudolf. Thank you all for your valuable contributions and expertise! 📖 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dV-yabtN #HiddenHydropower #Sustainability #WaterEnergyNexus #Hydropower #EnergyInnovation

The #hydropower projects family keeps growing! 👩👦👦 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 "𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿"! 😍 Our #Brussels #dissemination team at Zabala Innovation Europe will be a triple- threat 😎 as communication partners of ETIP HYDROPOWER; SHERPA, new solutions for hydropower plants, and STOR-HY: Innovative Storage in Hydropower. In addition to these, we will also have a chat with our #EUcluster friends from RevHydro! 🌊 Together, we are the Powerpuff Girls of Hydropower: Iraia Nuñez Aguirre & Marta R. 🧚 🧚♀️ 🧚♀️ We are hitting 200 participants... Will you be the one who misses it? 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: https://lnkd.in/e2HV_TcS #Innovationworks #BoostingHydropower #withhydropower #ETIPhydropower #storage #pumpstorage #EUfunding #HorizonEurope

📢 PEN@Hydropower Webinar: Exploring Social Acceptance in Sustainability Policy Development Sustainability assessment has become a vital consideration for policymakers and decision-makers striving to balance environmental, economic, and social goals. Social factors—particularly social acceptance—play a critical role in ensuring the successful implementation of renewable technologies, the development of effective energy and environmental policies, and facilitating a smooth energy transition. Join us as Prof. Ramazan SARI, an energy economist from the Department of Management at the Technical University of Denmark, delves into the significance of social acceptance in shaping policy development. 📅 Date: November 26, 2024 🕒 Time: 14:00 CET 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dizKWGf5

Thrilled to have represented PEN@Hydropower at the UPT COST Info Day thanks to Sebastian Muntean. Mr. Bart Veys, Head of the Policy Unit at COST Association, highlighted our initiative, citing last year’s impactful Training School in Timisoara as an example. We shared a brief presentation to promote PEN@Hydropower, sharing an overview and highlights from our first three Training Schools on Sustainable Hydropower. Proud to showcase our efforts in advancing sustainable hydropower and fostering collaboration! 💧⚡

Our recent PEN@Hydropower event in Vienna is now online! 🌍 Couldn’t join us in person? All the expert presentations and discussions are now available to view online! This event brought together specialists from around the world to explore key issues in hydropower flexibility, grid stability, and the aging of hydraulic machinery. Catch sessions on topics such as: 🔹 Flow unsteadiness challenges in pump-turbines 🔹 Transient-induced fatigue modeling and optimization 🔹 Innovative control strategies for ancillary services Presentations by Ludwig Kuhn, Giacomo Zanetti, Aldo Leonardo Alerci, and other experts offer valuable insights into the latest research and strategies to meet the demands of modern energy systems. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dVtA8A3u

🎙 If you are planning to attend #EGU25 and looking for a session to submit your abstract, call for abstracts #EGU25 is officially open! More info 👇 📍 Venue: Vienna, Austria 📅 Date: 27 April - 2 May 2025

🎓 PEN@Hydropower hosted engaging panel discussions on the urgent need to address skills shortages as seasoned professionals retire, emphasizing the importance of attracting and preparing the next generation of hydropower professionals. 🔑 Key takeaways include: 🎓 Educational Landscape: Universities are expanding energy programs, but we need to engage younger students by showcasing exciting career opportunities in hydropower. ⚠️ Challenges: The sector must overcome perceptions of stagnation and improve salary competitiveness compared to other energy sectors. 🤝 Actionable Strategies: Collaboration between universities and industry can enhance educational offerings and provide hands-on experience for students. 👉 Click the link to watch the webinar: https://lnkd.in/dJNDVekb #Hydropower #RenewableEnergy #SkillsDevelopment #PENHydropower

⚠️ Webinar now online: Panel Discussion on the Future of Hydropower in Europe 🌍 In September we hosted at Université Libre de Bruxelles bringing together leading experts and stakeholders to discuss the current and future landscape of hydropower in Europe. 🔹 Highlights from the Panel: Staying Competitive: With its flexibility and reliability, hydropower is well-positioned, but adapting technically and developing the workforce will be essential to meet 2050 energy goals. Grid Stability: Hydropower supports grid stability alongside other renewables, helping balance demand in an electrified world. Climate Adaptation: Its dual function in energy storage and water management strengthens hydropower’s role in both energy stability and climate resilience. Policy and Market Value: Recognizing hydropower’s unique contributions and addressing policy gaps can drive investment and enhance hydropower’s role in the energy mix. Social Acceptance and Sustainability: With strong sustainability standards, hydropower continues to maintain high public trust, supporting its adoption and social acceptance. 👉 Watch the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/d5AxQfm6 #Hydropower #SustainableEnergy #EnergyTransition #ClimateResilience #RenewableEnergy #GridStability #PENatHydropower #COSTAction #CleanEnergy #EuropeEnergy

During our September training school, students had the incredible opportunity to visit the Foz Tua hydropower plant on the Tua River in northern Portugal. 🌊 This impressive facility has been powering the region since 2017 with a capacity of 274 MW ⚡️and an underground powerhouse with two reversible Francis turbines from ANDRITZ Hydro. Check out the video below to gain deeper insights into the plant and our students' experience during the visit! 🎥✨