As part of the activities of the COST Action, capacity building training schools, along with targeted grants within PEN@Hydropower provide the opportunity for sustainability professionals to increase their exposure and knowledge on topics related to hydropower.

The first Training School was held in Timisoara, Romania in May 2023 which saw the participation of over 20 students from 15 different countries with different backgrounds including engineers, lawyers, business and policy makers.

The 5-day training covered numerous topics in the field of hydropower and crossed multiple disciplines and aimed to apply the knowledge gained during the week to a real-world hydropower plant in Timisoara.