Roundtable Event: Hidden Hydropower and Water-Energy Nexus

This week, we’re excited to present a round table hosted by COST CA21104 PEN@Hydropower under WG2: Technology Innovations & Digitalisation in Hydropower.

📅 Event Details:

Location: School of Industrial Engineering of Barcelona (ETSEIB), Av. Diagonal, 647, Les Corts, 08028 Barcelona, Spain 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dxbzqViX
Time: 10:30 – 13:00 CET, October 10th, 2024
Online Access: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/di84VyKh

💡 Speakers and Topics:

🗣️ Moderator: Prof. Pavel Rudolf (Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic)

Prof. Tullio Tucciarelli (University of Palermo)
Topic: Hidden Hydropower in Water Networks
Overview of hidden hydropower potential, with an exciting case study from Sicily.

Dr. Miguel Crespo Chacon (EasyHydro, CTO)
Presentation: "How to generate renewable energy from water pipes? Solution and Case Studies" Exploring innovative solutions for renewable energy generation within water systems and digitalization of hybrid coupling systems.

Prof. Giovanna Cavazzini (University of Padova, H-HOPE Project Leader)
Focus: Energy Harvesting in Water Distribution Networks
Insights on low-power solutions for powering sensors in water distribution networks and irrigation systems.

This event will delve into innovative solutions and sustainable technology within the water-energy nexus, showcasing projects that are pushing the boundaries of renewable energy generation in water systems.

🌍 Join us in person or online to explore new ways of harnessing hydropower in non-traditional systems!