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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WEREHYPO: Solutions to reduce wear in hydropower plants

WEREHYPO
Start Date
2025
End Date
2028

Description

The objective of WEREHYPO is studying solutions to reduce the wear that takes place in different hydropower plant components as a consequence of the provision of balancing services to the...

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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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H-HOPE: Hidden Hydro Oscillating Power for Europe

Start Date
2022
End Date
2026

Description

Climate change has showcased the need for renewable energy sources as well as reduced emissions and consumption. However, new technology is required to satisfy this need. Hydro energy systems are...

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RIBES: RIver flow regulation, fish BEhaviour and Status

Start Date
2020
End Date
2023

Description

The loss of biodiversity and degradation of aquatic habitats, largely caused by human actions, has led to a new resolution calling for ecosystem restoration. Moreover, the EU has raised the...

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TRISTAN: New computational Tools for RelIability-based dam SafeTy AssessmeNt

TRISTAN
Start Date
2019
End Date
2021

Description

TRISTAN develops new computational tools for reliability-based dam safety assessment, combining advanced numerical modelling, finite element methods (FEM), uncertainty analysis, and machine learning approaches. The objective is to improve the...

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CliRSnow: Statistically combine climate models with remote sensing to provide high-resolution snow projections for the near and distant future.

CliRSnow
Start Date
2018
End Date
2021

Description

The cryosphere in the European Alps is expected to change substantially with global warming. Snow in the Alps impacts the local communities but also affects the quantity and seasonality of...

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SmallFLEX: Demonstrator for flexible Small Hydropower Plant

SmallFLEX
Start Date
2017
End Date
2021

Description

The aim of this project is to show how small-hydropower plants (SHP) can provide winter peak energy and ancillary services, whilst remaining eco-compatible. The outcome of recent research by SCCER-SoE...

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SHYDRO-ALP: Quantifying ecological effects of small hydropower in Alpine stream ecosystems

SHYDRO-ALP
Start Date
2017
End Date
2019

Description

In Europe, hydropower is the largest renewable energy resource accounting for 16% of total production, most of which is concentrated in the Alpine region. However, this renewable energy comes at...

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FlexSTOR: Solutions for flexible operation of storage hydropower plants in changing environment and market conditions

FlexSTOR
Start Date
2016
End Date
2019

Description

The CTI (No. 17902.3 PFEN-IW-FLEXSTOR) research project FlexSTOR, standing for “Solutions for flexible operation of storage hydropower plants in changing environment and market conditions”, brought together the SCCER-SoE research partners...

 

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