COP29: Hydropower can help integrate other renewable energy sources into the grid
To address future energy demands, hydropower plants must be upgraded to enhance their efficiency and flexibility while considering environmental impacts and flood mitigation.…
Flexibility needs to be appreciated!
Hydropower is changing as more variable renewable energy (VRE) enters the energy mix, both in Norway and in Europe.
How does Norwegian hydropower fit into the European power system?
“We need knowledge from HydroConnect to know what our potential for both output and development is, and how this will affect both the Norwegian and European power system”.
Discussing future trends in Hydropower Scheduling
Academia and the industry were brought together in a technical forum to share experiences and discuss future trends at The Hydropower Scheduling Conference.
HydroConnect: the role of Norwegian hydropower in net-neutral Europe
Hydropower is an essential part of the Norwegian energy mix. The HydroConnect project investigates whether Norwegian hydropower can significantly impact climate change mitigation in Europe.
Norwegian pumped storage hydropower could help stabilise electricity prices
Pumped storage hydropower, using electricity to fill hydro reservoirs, is back in the news because of the high electricity prices.