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#HydroPictureOfTheWeek takes us behind the scenes at a key event this week, where our colleague shared his expertise with the industry. At the Umwelttage Mals, Lorenz Lenhart presented our innovative SedimentCareProgram. He focused on cutting-edge coatings for hydraulic equipment and introduced our latest development: Softurb LS. 💧 Hydropower is essential to meeting global energy demands, but hydraulic systems often face challenges like abrasive sediments. Softurb LS is designed to offer superior protection, ensuring equipment performs optimally even in demanding environments. 👉 Have you encountered sediment-related issues in hydropower operations? Let us know in the comments or reach out to learn more about how our solutions can support your projects!

🌱🔄 We make it circular: Refurbish 🔄🌱 Complex systems such as beehives 🐝 or anthills are habitats for entire colonies, where all processes are coordinated. But even intelligent systems like these suffer wear out over time, due to the weather, external influences or natural wear and tear. Instead of building them from scratch, bees or ants work continuously to refurbish their systems and thus maintain them. Like nature, Voith strives to consistently implement the six elements of the #circulareconomy: #reduce, #reuse, #repair, #refurbish, #recycle and #rethink. Hydropower plants are also complex and intelligent systems with a long lifespan like beehives or anthills. Voith is the expert for refurbishing, overhauling and maintaining them. 💦 Many hydropower facilities, despite their enduring appeal as an energy source, require modernization to ensure continued operation, enhance efficiency, adapt to evolving demands, and remain sustainable. Refurbishing existing plants proves to be a more cost-effective approach compared to constructing new ones, as 80% of the costs for new hydropower projects are construction-related. 🌊 Voith is currently involved in two significant hydropower modernization projects in Brazil. In Porto Colombia, the plan involves upgrading mechanical and electrical auxiliary systems, overhauling four 80 MW Kaplan turbines, and inspecting drive and monitoring systems. At Paulo Afonso, a complete replacement of all mechanical components, including valves, pipes, pumps, and electrical parts, is necessary. Voith's expertise in hydropower, dating back to 1870, has enabled the modernization of hydropower plants worldwide and the implementation of newly developed technology. Learning from nature and using the elements of the circular economy intelligently to create the most closed cycles possible is our goal. In this series, we show how we are already implementing the six elements of the circular economy – next up: Recycling and creating something new from the old. ➡️ Read more about the modernization of Paulo Afonso and Porto Colombia in our hypower customer magazine: https://lnkd.in/dFU3QCaj Voith Hydro

We're developing a game-changing decision-support tool to optimize hydropower in drinking water networks! 🌍💧 This tool will help managers select the best hydropower tech and model its most use, tailored to specific site conditions.   Key Features: 1️⃣ Identify the optimal technology for the considered location. 2️⃣ Define the best efficiency point for peak performance. 3️⃣ Adjust for variable flow demands.   Streamlining hydropower deployment for a sustainable future! 🌿🔧 #LIFEprogramme #LIFEproject #LIFEprojects #LIFEAmplifier #EUGreenDeal #CleanWaterEU #WaterReuseEU #CleanEnergyEU #EU2050 #REPowerEU #EnergyTransition #JustTransition REDINN Global Omnium aeioLuz | Evolución energética Università Politecnica delle Marche Acquedotto del Fiora S.p.A. ASOTROT Holding / Ajuntament de Tortosa ITE

💧 Hydrology: Enzygo's Contribution to Water Energy Production Enzygo is making significant strides in the realm of water energy production! Our proficiency in hydrology enables us to collaborate with clients to harness the vast potential of water resources for sustainable energy generation. Here's an insight into our approach: 🌊 Thorough Assessments: Our team conducts comprehensive hydrological assessments to pinpoint optimal locations for hydroelectric projects, utilising data on water flow, terrain features, and environmental factors. 💡 Tailored Solutions: We work closely with clients to devise bespoke solutions that maximise energy output while minimising environmental impact. Whether it's small-scale micro-hydro systems or large-scale hydroelectric dams, our approach is customised to suit each project's requirements. 🔄 Continuous Improvement: Through advanced monitoring and data analysis, we continually refine hydroelectric operations to enhance efficiency and performance. Our aim? To maximise renewable energy generation while preserving water resources and ecosystems. 🌱 Sustainable Collaboration: Collaboration lies at the core of our ethos. We collaborate with clients, communities, and stakeholders to ensure that our hydroelectric projects promote long-term sustainability and benefit all parties involved. Ready to tap into the potential of water for cleaner, sustainable energy? Take the plunge with our award winning team here at Enzygo! Message us at info@enzygo.com 📩 #Enzygo #Hydrology #WaterEnergy #RenewableFuture #Energy

Researchers from Cornell University have explored the potential of combining pumped-storage hydropower with reverse-osmosis water purification. This innovative approach could provide both electricity and clean drinking water to coastal communities while reducing construction costs. Learn more about this sustainable solution. https://lnkd.in/dTz7FGvd #IEEE #IEC #IEEEIndustry #IEEESpectrum #HydroPower #ClimateTech #GreenTech #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #Innovation #ClimateChange

Here's a news story that's really caught our attention: In 2024, 4,000 homes in West London will start getting their heat from an unusual source – sewage sludge! 🔥 This groundbreaking initiative is underway at Thames Water’s Mogden sewage works in Isleworth. The process starts with thermal hydrolysis (a technique we're quite familiar with at PBJ Engineering Services), which helps produce biogas from wastewater sludge. Normally, this biogas is used to generate electricity, but Mogden is taking a different route. Here, the biogas undergoes further processing and is refined into biomethane, making it suitable for home heating and even for cooking. This 'gas-to-grid' project shows how we can turn waste into a valuable resource, significantly reducing our carbon footprint. Following the success of a similar project at Deephams sewage works in Edmonton, Mogden's initiative is set to start heating homes in the coming months. Hats off to all involved! 👏 #ThermalHydrolysis #SustainableEnergy #InnovationInEngineering

Did you know timber production uses less energy than other resources and is a completely renewable raw material? Join the timber revolution at timberspec.ie #TimberConstruction #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendlyMaterials #GreenFuture

Be Positive, Save Costs, and Go Solar! Over the past decade, science and technology have uncovered the amazing power of the sun that we were in the dark about. Installing solar panels will not just save you massive costs, but it will help boost your production for it’s reliable, powerful, and highly affordable. #planetsolarity #SaveCosts #Business #Solar_energy #minnesota #minneapolis #solar #solarenergy #solarpower #renewableenergy #Minnesota #Farm #agriculture #greenenergy #gosolar #cleanenergy #minnesotasolar #farming #solarpanels #energy #future #climatechange #climateaction #Americanmade #webuildbettersolar #solarisnow #solardecade #wearesolar #gatewaytosolar #lowa #wisconsin

MAJOR WATER DESALINATION BREAKTHOUGH New method with extremely low energy requirement comes to help in arid conditions. https://lnkd.in/epKP3fT4