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💧 #FrenchAlpsHydro 💡 Aerial view of a water dam and reservoir lake in the French Alps, harnessing hydroelectric power for sustainable energy. 🌍 How do you feel about sustainable energy projects?

💧 #FrenchAlpsHydro 💡 Aerial view of a water dam and reservoir lake in the French Alps, harnessing hydroelectric power for sustainable energy. 🌍 How do you feel about sustainable energy projects?

🌍💡Hydropower infrastructure is built to last for decades, offering a reliable and sustainable source of clean energy for generations to come. With #Store2Hydro, we’re taking this further by minimizing environmental impacts while maintaining storage capacity. Our work on a digital twin—simulating hydraulics and sediment transport—will help optimize hydropower performance over the long term, ensuring sustainable and flexible energy solutions for the future. By extending the lifespan of hydropower and improving efficiency, #Store2Hydro is making a significant contribution to a greener and more sustainable Europe. 🌿⚡ #Sustainability #Hydropower #LongTermSolutions #Store2Hydro #GreenEnergy #RenewableEnergy

Harnessing hydropower offers clean energy solutions, but it also poses significant risks to ecosystems. This duality highlights the need for a balanced approach in energy development. Explore how hydropower can be both beneficial and harmful,and discover the importance of sustainable practices to protect our planet’s precious resources. #Hydropower #RenewableEnergy #SustainableDevelopment #EcosystemConservation #CleanEnergy #EnvironmentalImpact #WaterResources #EcoFriendly #EnergyBalance #SustainableEnergy

**Unlocking the Future of Clean Energy: Slow-Moving Water Technologies** While large dams and fast-flowing rivers dominate the conversation around hydropower, slow-moving water bodies offer a hidden and underutilized source of sustainable energy. Thanks to cutting-edge innovations like hydrokinetic turbines, we can now generate power from the gentle currents of rivers, canals, and even water treatment systems. 🔍 **New Insight:** One groundbreaking technology is the "VIVACE" (Vortex Induced Vibrations for Aquatic Clean Energy) system, which harnesses energy from slow water flows by mimicking fish swimming patterns in currents. This system has the potential to power communities near calm water bodies, making renewable energy accessible in areas that were previously overlooked. 🌱 **Why it matters:** - **Scalable**: Can be adapted to various environments, from rural waterways to urban canals. - **Low Maintenance**: Minimal infrastructure requirements make it ideal for decentralized energy solutions. - **Resilient**: Provides a steady source of energy, even during dry seasons or periods of low rainfall. By focusing on these overlooked water sources, we can expand the renewable energy mix and build a more resilient energy grid. Let's turn the tide towards a cleaner, greener future! 🌊💡 #CleanEnergy #HydropowerInnovation #Sustainability #SlowWaterTech #RenewableEnergy #GreenFuture **Source**: Bernitsas, M. M., Raghavan, K., Ben-Simon, Y., & Garcia, E. M. H. (2008). VIVACE (Vortex Induced Vibrations for Aquatic Clean Energy): A new concept in generation of clean and renewable energy from fluid flow. *Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, 130*(4).

💧 One of the most exciting #innovations in the hydropower sector is the development of small-scale plants, known as micro or 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶-𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀.  These systems are designed to generate electricity in rural or isolated areas by tapping into small streams or rivers, without the need for large dams. What are the benefits of Micro-Hydropower? 🌱 𝘓𝘰𝘸 𝘌𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵: Since they do not require large infrastructure, micro-hydropower systems have minimal impact on local ecosystems, helping to preserve aquatic life and the surrounding environment. 💡 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴: Micro-hydropower offers a sustainable and cost-effective solution for providing energy to regions far from the electrical grid, contributing to local development and energy self-sufficiency. As we #transition towards a more #sustainable future, these small-scale innovations are key to providing clean, reliable energy where it’s needed most, and with HPP Design you can size your #turbine! Visit our website and try to use the web-app! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dDdaZGq #RenewableEnergy #Hydropower #Sustainability #EnergyInnovation #CleanEnergy Photo Credits: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

Today, on #WorldWaterDay, let's reflect on the vital role water plays in our quest for sustainable energy. As we harness the power of water for renewable energy sources like hydropower, let's also remember the importance of responsible water management. Ensuring access to clean water for all while preserving our ecosystems is essential for a truly sustainable future. Let's work together to protect this precious resource. 💧🌍 #WorldWaterDay #RenewableEnergy #WaterSustainability

A salient outlook with University of Aberdeen on major structural change to #energysupply and #consumption in the energy system: #limitingclimatechange #renewableenergytransition #sustainableenergy #hydrogentechnology #sustainablefuelscreation #transformingtheenergysystem

As we navigate the #energy transition together, let's recognize the vital role Ontario’s local hydro utilities play in building resilient, sustainable communities. Utilities are not only investing in our energy future but also in the prosperity of our regions. #PowerofLocalHydro

#Global #Energy #Independence #Day (July 10) is a celebration dedicated to recognizing the importance of #sustainable #energy #solutions and reducing our dependence on #fossil #fuels. It serves as a call to action for individuals, communities, and nations to invest in #renewable #energy #sources such as #wind, #solar, and #hydroelectric #power. This day emphasizes the critical need for #innovation in #energytechnologies and encourages #policies that promote #energy #efficiency and environmental stewardship. By prioritizing energy independence, we can foster economic resilience, enhance #national #security, and contribute to the global effort to combat #climatechange, ensuring a #cleaner and more #sustainable #future for all.