PEN@Hydropower

📢 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! 🎥✨

📹 We’re thrilled to share our latest video! This September, PEN@Hydropower hosted its second training school of the year—and third in the COST Action series—on sustainable hydropower in Porto, Portugal. The event provided participants with a comprehensive blend of theoretical insights and practical experiences. We also highlight our visit to the Foz Tua hydropower plant, generously hosted by ENGIE Renováveis Portugal, where participants observed sustainable hydropower practices in action. We also gathered insights from our students and participants, adding a unique, personal perspective, including from ANDRITZ Hydro and International Hydropower Association (IHA). This training emphasised the Hydropower Sustainability Alliance’s HSAP Standard, seamlessly combining classroom learning with on-site applications, sparking insightful discussions and knowledge-sharing 🇵🇹 Looking forward to our next training school! COST Association - European Cooperation in Science and Technology #Hydropower #Sustainability #Training #COSTAction #PENHydropower #Porto #SustainableEnergy Mohammad Areeb Anwer Stefan Wiedenmann

Hidden hydropower (untapped potential of drinking water distribution systems, waste water treatment plants or irrigation channels) might play an important role not only Europe. I was happy to be a moderator of the round table on water-energy nexus in these systems with three distinguished speakers: Giovanna Cavazzini (leader of H-HOPE project on energy harvesting from water currents), Tullio Tucciarelli (professor of hydraulic engineering with longtime expertise in pump-as-turbines) and Miguel Crespo Chacón (CTO of company Easy Hydro exploiting the hidden hydropower potential with PaT installations)

🌍 Amazing meeting with Working Group members of PEN@Hydropower in London to explore GHG emissions from hydropower reservoirs! 💧 The Working Group 3 thematic workshop on GHG emissions, organised by Open Hydro as part of the PEN@Hydropower aimed to advance research on this critical issue. Addressing GHG emissions is key to ensuring hydropower plays its part in the clean energy transition and helps the EU meet its 2050 net-zero targets. 🫧 Key takeaways included: 🔷 Global GHG emissions from hydropower reservoirs remain highly uncertain. 🔷 Current methods rely on empirical models that require site-specific adjustments, raising concerns about their broader applicability. 🔷 Machine learning shows promise in closing data gaps and enhancing research. 🔷 Each case study offers insights, but generalizing findings across different contexts remains challenging. As a result, we’ve identified 8 key research questions for WG3 Task 1 on GHG emissions, guiding future efforts. Check the comments for more info if you're interested in joining!👇 A big thank you to all the participants, especially those who traveled to London, for your dedication. Shoutout to Carla Silva, Cristina Diez Santos, Derya KARAKAYA, Melissa Nogueira Sondermann, Mohammad Areeb Anwer, Dr. Manu Seth, Sourav Sahoo, Tanja Preseren, Ibrahim Halil Demirel, David Christian Finger, Jamal El Mansour, Maja Brborić, María Dolores Bejarano Carrión, Milena Rajic, Miroslav Petrinić, Tina Dasic, Branka Nakomcic-Smaragdakis, Emanuele Quaranta, and Valbona Karapici. Special thanks to the coordinators from Technische Universität Wien, Daniel Patauner and Eduard Doujak, and our WG3 leader, Ritesh Patro. #PENhydropower #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy #CleanEnergyTransition #WomenInSTEM #COSTaction