PEN@Hydropower

The EU network for a sustainable, digitalised Hydropower funded by the European Union COST Association.

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We closed with our student awards ceremony!

Congratulations to all participants for their teamwork, ideas and engagement throughout the week!

#PENHydropower #Hydropower #COSTAction #TrainingSchool

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Day 4 of the PEN@Hydropower Training School in Salzburg focused on teamwork and stakeholder perspectives. 🌊⚡

Participants took on roles from local communities, NGOs, operators and government bodies.

#PENHydropower #Hydropower #HSAP #COSTAction

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Our Day 3 field visit continued at Salzburg AG’s Sohlstufe Lehen plant, an urban run-of-river hydropower site in Salzburg. 🌊⚡

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Day 3 of the PEN@Hydropower Training School took us to the Hintermuhr hydropower plant, operated by Salzburg AG. 🌊⚡

Participants applied HSAP while also seeing technology linked to @Andritz and @Voith_Hydro.

#PENHydropower #Hydropower #HSAP #COSTAction

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Day 2 of the PEN@Hydropower Training School in Salzburg focused on sustainability standards in hydropower. 🌊⚡

#PENHydropower #Hydropower #COSTAction #Sustainability #ESG

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Day 1 of the 4th PEN@Hydropower Training School on Sustainable Hydropower has started in Salzburg! Looking forward to four days of learning, teamwork and exchange.#PENHydropower #Hydropower #COSTAction

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Dr. Slaven Conevski joins the PEN@Hydropower COST Action webinar series!

📊 Towards Sediment-Resilient Hydropower
🗓 21 Apr 2026 | 🕑 14:00 CET
Explore monitoring, modelling & strategies for high-sediment catchments.
🔗 Join via Teams: https://t.co/3Fyh1eCzLX

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AI is transforming hydropower — from forecasting weather and river flows to optimising operations through digital twins.

Join our webinar on the future of AI in hydropower.

🗓 14:00–15:30
👉 https://t.co/p25965p9UI
#Hydropower #AI #EnergyTransition #Forecasting

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Hydropower isn’t just a technical challenge — it’s a social one.

Join our webinar on public perception, stakeholder engagement, and the future of hydropower in the energy transition.

🗓 09:05–10:30
👉 https://t.co/p25965p9UI
#Hydropower #EnergyTransition #SocialAcceptance

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Hydropower is often seen as “traditional” — but could it be the key to future integrated energy systems?

🗓 09:05–10:30
👉 https://t.co/e5i4fMLTFD
#Hydropower #EnergyTransition #Renewables

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New publication from the PEN@Hydropower Working Groups!

Our paper reviews recent innovations in hydropower – from ultra-low-head turbines and pumped storage solutions to digital twins and AI for monitoring and predictive maintenance.

Link:https://t.co/cEwlltnltl

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Our open-access paper “Action towards increase in sustainable hydropower: A Pan-European assessment and strategy” is now published in Renewable Energy.
📖 Paper: https://t.co/V6T5gVoL9Y
📚 More publications: https://t.co/LvmP9d0Ce9

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International Women’s Day 2026 webinar (COST Action CA21104): Women Who Move Mountains — celebrating women driving sustainable hydropower and discussing what really moves careers forward.🗓️ 12 Mar 2026 |
Join: https://t.co/hBswXnMUds #Hydropower #WomenInSTEM

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🚨 Deadline extended! Apply by 6 March 2026 for the 4th Training School (TS4) on Sustainable Hydropower (PEN@Hydropower, COST Action CA21104).

📍 Salzburg, Austria | 🗓️ 19–22 May 2026
💶 Travel + daily allowance covered (per COST rules)
Apply: https://t.co/jpRdaP5mwX

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Calls now open under COST Action CA21104 Pan-European Network for Sustainable Hydropower – PEN@Hydropower

🔬 STSMs & Virtual Mobilities: Apply by 15 March 2025
🌍 Conference & Dissemination Grants: 1 Feb–15 Jun 2026
👉 Don’t miss the deadlines!

https://t.co/EFPzm2yPjP

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Reminder: Few spots left!

Applications are still open for the 4th Training School on Sustainable Hydropower (TS4) 🌊
📍 Salzburg, Austria | 19–22 May 2026
🎓 Fully funded | Hands-on learning | Hydropower plant visit
📅 Deadline: 27 Feb 2026

🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/XWBCTdjqh1

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🚀 Applications are open for the 4th Training School on Sustainable Hydropower (TS4)!

📅 19–22 May 2026 | Salzburg, Austria
🎓 Fully funded | Hands-on learning, team projects & hydropower site visit
Apply by 27 Feb 2026 👉 https://t.co/jpRdaP5mwX
#Hydropower #Sustainability

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All webinar recordings from our hydropower workshop in Malta are now available to watch! The sessions feature insights on the future of hydropower in the energy transition. You can now access the full set of webinars at the link below.
👉 Watch here: https://t.co/H9w7Ol2YPp

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The PEN@Hydropower video recap is now live!
📚 All workshop presentations and recordings are also available.
Catch up on key insights from our 3-day international event in Malta—innovation, digitalisation, climate resilience, gender equality & more.

👉 https://t.co/84wYswSFfO

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🌊⚡ Upcoming Webinar ⚡🌊
The central role of hydropower in managing complementarity & energy droughts
🗓 30 Oct | 🕒 15:00 CET
🎙 Dr. Fausto A. Canales, Univ. de la Costa
🔗 Register: https://t.co/ohhtczBlcY