Annex XVI: Hidden Hydro - Workshops
Webinar 28 february 2022: What Research and Innovation are Needed to Tap More Hidden Hydro Opportunities in the Future?
In the framework of subtask 4 and in collaboration with the HYDROPOWER EUROPE Forum an online kick-off workshop “What research and innovation are needed to tap more hidden hydro opportunities in future?” was organized. More than 50 participants discussed the potential innovative research and development initiatives in the field of “Hidden and Untapped Hydropower Opportunities in Existing Infrastructures” with the purpose to contribute to the development of a future oriented research and innovation agenda.
More information can be found on the HYDROPOWER EUROPE website
Online Workshop 1 July 2021
: Hidden and Untapped Hydropower Opportunities in Existing Infrastructures
This online workshop was "attended" by 28 participants from Australia, EU, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Japan, Malaysia, Switzerland and USA.
- Workshop Programme
- Introduction - C. Münch‐Alligné
Task 1 Inventories
- Presentation of Task 1 and overview of Switzerland situation - V. Denis, Switzerland
- Overview of inventory building and classification of opportunities in USA - C. Hansen, USA
Task 2 ‐ Refurbishment projects aiming to improve performance and production of existing HPP
- Presentation of Task 2 and case histories from Japan - Y. Miyanaga, Japan
- Upgrades/Retrofits to Existing Hydropower in the US - Short overview of 1‐2 recent projects - C. Hansen, USA
- Methodology to identify refurbishment opportunities & case studies in Switzerland - C. Nicolet, Switzerland
Task 3 ‐ Adding Power to non‐power dams and water management facilities, multi‐usage of water
- Task 3 presentation - C. Hansen, USA
- Multipurpose projects: Overview and return on experience - V. Denis, Switzerland
- Opportunities in drinking water networks in Switzerland - I. Samora, Switzerland
Task 4 ‐ Hydropower technology research and innovation in the context of Hidden Hydropower opportunities
- Presentation of Task 4 and Horizon Europe opportunities - T. Schleker, EU
- Hydropower Europe: Hidden and Untapped Hydropower Opportunities in Existing Infrastructures - A Schleiss, Switzerland
- Short overview of recent projects in Switzerland - C. Münch‐Alligné, Switzerland
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Should you have any questions about the Workshop or tebn Annex, please contact the Operating Agent, Cecile Münch‐Alligné