The issue 3/2024 of "Energetyka Wodna" is available in English! You can find a number of interesting publications concerning various themes connected with hydropower. The leading topics of the issue include: - a report on flooding in the Kłodzko Valley, Poland, presented by Agnieszka Hobot, Editor in Chief of WODNE SPRAWY magazine, - an insight into the water turbine’s refurbishments in Poland, conducted by the IOZE hydro team, thanks to the authors: Wioleta Smolarczyk, Jarosław Wysocki, Łukasz Kalina, - an overview concerning the role of hydropower plants in flood protection, written by Kamil Jabłoński, Agata Léthel and Zbigniew Pawlak from ENERGOPROJEKT WARSZAWA SA, - a summary about International Hydropower Association (IHA) report 2024 written by Gemma Regniez MSc, FRSA. The remaining, no less interesting articles of this issue concern: - a presentation of women's perspective in hydropower, given by Brigitte Reitter from Wasserkraft. Frauen. Netzwerk., - an overview concerning T.I.S. fittings for waterpower applications, thanks to Adam Chlapek, Technical director from T.I.S. Polska Sp. z o.o., - an introduction to Renewat Project, delivered by project’s team, - a report about Inter-university camp of student science clubs DYCHÓW 2024, written by Tadeusz Daszczynski, Szymon Stoczko, Jacek Stasierski, Łukasz Kaczmarek, Janusz Buchoski, Krzysztof Badyda from Politechnika Warszawska and Maciej Gruszczyński, Radosław Stodolak from Politechnika Wrocławska, - a presentation of water turbine rotors reconditioning and modernisation, thanks to Roman Masek, Technical Director of Belse - Autoryzowany Partner Belzona, - an overview of composite – movable rubber dams, given by Andrzej Polniak, CEO of AQUA-Tech, - an idea of real estate tax savings in the hydropower industry, explained by Filip Kaplita, Legal advisor from GJW Gramza i Wspólnicy Kancelaria Radców Prawnych, - a review of market and legislative considerations for energy storage facilities in Poland, delivered by Ewelina Bogacka, Project office manager and Michał Kubecki, CEO from Instytut OZE, - an interview with Gia Schneider, Co-founder, CEO of Natel Energy and Board member of IHA about her way to sustainable energy, conducted by Energetyka Wodna, You will also find news written by: NFOŚIGW, Polski Komitet Wielkich Zapór (POLCOLD), Państwowe Gospodarstwo Wodne Wody Polskie, Towarzystwo Rozwoju Małych Elektrowni Wodnych, International Water Power & Dam Construction , Federacja Przedsiębiorców Polskich. #hydropower #renewableenergy #sustainable
Thank you to "Energetyka Wodna" for the opportunity to collaborate on this edition of the magazine! We are proud to have contributed to a publication that brings such valuable insights and expertise to the hydropower community. Congratulations on the release of issue 3/2024 – a comprehensive resource for everyone passionate about renewable energy and water management.
Beyond the paper - "Energetyka Wodna" editorial office is preparing the 2025 editions of study tours on energy storage and increasing the flexibility of hydropower plants. We cordially invite all those interested in participating in the tours to report us their willingness to participate.
So many relevant topics in one issue, but I think I would start with the text by Gemma Regniez MSc, FRSA on the outlook for hydropower - powerfully engaging stuff 👍
Thanks, European Renewable Energies Federation (EREF) for posting this English-language view of the issue, and thank you so much to "Energetyka Wodna" and Magdalena Głuszek for the opportunity for Gia Schneider to share her perspective on innovation and sustainability in hydropower!