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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ReHydro: Demonstration of Sustainable Hydropower Refurbishment

Start Date
2024
End Date
2028

Description

The main objective of ReHydro is to demonstrate how European hydropower can be refurbished and modernized to be fit for a leading role in the future power system respecting sustainability...
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STOR-HY: INNOVATIVE STORAGE TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS IN HYDROPOWER

Start Date
2024
End Date
2028

Description

STOR-HY aims to minimize CAPEX, OPEX for innovative pumped storage projects. This is achieved by enhancing the lifetime and recyclability of components and equipment, and devising operation strategies for unconventional...
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HYPOSO: Hydropower solutions for developing and emerging countries

Start Date
2019
End Date
2023

Description

The HYPOSO Project aims at supporting the European hydropower industry while at the same time fostering a sustainable development in selected target countries in Africa and Latin America. One of...
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HydroFlex: Increasing the value of Hydropower through increased Flexibilty

Start Date
2018
End Date
2022

Description

HydroFlex aims to increase the value of hydro power through increased Flexibility. The commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has been...
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FIThydro: Fishfriendly Innovative Technologies for Hydropower

Start Date
2016
End Date
2021

Description

Sustainable energy sources like hydropower plants (HPPs) generate vast energy with minimal environmental impact. By utilising this clean energy solution, it is possible to effectively meet our energy demands without...
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KEEPFISH: Knowledge Exchange for Efficient Passage of Fishes in the Southern Hemisphere

KEEPFISH
Start Date
2016
End Date
2019

Description

The decline of freshwater fish biodiversity is proceeding at an alarming and persistent rate. Given that most fish must undertake some form of migration in order to complete their life-cycle,...

 

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