HERI – Research Actions Database

Welcome to the HERI Research Actions Database. The database provides details of past and present research actions related to all aspects of hydropower. The database has been structured following the categorisation developed for the HYDROPOWER EUROPE research and innovation agenda, and Strategic Industry Roadmap.

The database contents have been collated from a variety of organisations working on research actions across all sectors of the hydropower industry. The information has been share freely and is available as open access. You can search the database or add details of new initiatives to the database via the buttons below.

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Christian Doppler Laboratory for Sediment Research and Management

Description

In the context of sustainable operation of hydropower plants, a thorough understanding of the dynamic processes in flowing waters is essential. A major challenge for management and a key aspect for the river ecosystem is the transport of sediments. The CD lab investigates the fundamentals of erosion and sedimentation and analyzes the transport and remobilization of solid materials. Through optimized sediment management, ecological, economic, and technical solutions can be developed, flood protection ensured, and societal acceptance increased. A combination of laboratory experiments and field studies leads to a better understanding of the processes involved. The dimensions considered range from the micrometer scale to entire river catchment areas. The insights gained serve as a foundation for developing new monitoring and modeling technologies and establishing new standards for hydropower utilization. Additionally, they support the development of sustainable management concepts in river landscapes.

Organisations

Funding

Specific Funding Sources:
N/A

Level of Action:

National: AUSTRIA

Applications

Small-hydro, Large-hydro, Run-of-the-River, Storage Hydropower, Pumped Storage

Areas of Research

Research and Innovation Agenda

  • Measures and approaches to protect biodiversity
  • Development and testing of solutions for improved biodiversity and fish protection
  • Investigating linked effects on biological community's resilience population dynamics and diversity through analysing different ecological flows in various geographical contexts
  • Evaluate, study and propose improvement of river ecology and fish habitat
  • Assessment of the general impact and contribution of hydropower to the biodiversity
  • Innovative and comprehensive approaches for successful hydropower projects and win-win situations

Strategic Industry Roadmap

  • Develop Innovative Approaches to Address Environmental Issues and Biodiversity Protection with Comprehensive Approaches Allowing Compromises
  • Develop Sustainable Sediment Management Strategies for Ensuring Sustainable Reservoir Capacity and Sediment Dynamics in Rivers
  • Protection of Biodiversity in Hydropower Projects by Innovative Compensation Measures
  • Collect Experience with Water Framework Directive and Lessons Learnt Solutions to Maintain or Improve Water Quality in Rivers and Reservoirs
  • Develop and Share Increased Knowledge on Ecosystems and How Hydropower May Affect These
  • Develop Innovative Determination and Planning of Environmental Flow Releases

Last Updated: 09/01/2025 08:48

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Start Date
2017
End Date
2024

 

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