What we do
The HydroFlex project aims to develop new technology permitting highly flexible operation of hydropower stations. Flexibility of operation here means large ramping rates, frequent start-stops and possibilities to provide a large range of system services. All this within (strict) excellent environmental and social conditions while being economically competitive compared to alternative solutions.
Flexibility is a requirement inherent in all power systems. In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on how to manage flexibility.
The HydroFlex project aims towards scientific and technological breakthroughs to enable hydropower to operate with very high flexibility.
To meet the objectives of the HydroFlex project, the research and innovation activities are structured in seven work packages.
WP5 Policy brief
One deliverable of WP5 Social Acceptance and Mitigation of Environmental Impact is a policy brief summarizing the findings and recommendations from the project. The policy brief give [...]
Public summary of workshop 4: The role of flexible hydropower in the future energy system
HydroFlex Workshop 23 March 2022. Clarion Hotel i Trondheim. Foto: Maren Agdestein/NTNU Introduction The fourth HydroFlex workshop took place on March 23, 2022. The [...]
“The role of flexible hydropower in the future energy system” – HydroFlex workshop
The HydroFlex project is 4 years, 5.4 mil € research project financed through EU’s Horizon 2020 program. The aim of the project is to increase the [...]
Summary of HydroFlex Public Workshop 3 (April 2021)
“Flexibility needs in the Nordic power system towards 2030” - Summary of HydroFlex Public Workshop 3 Introduction The third HydroFlex workshop took place on April [...]
European hydropower is important for the green deal – EU Green Week 2021 partner event
European hydropower is important for the green deal This event led by HydroFlex(Horizon2020 project) in collaboration with XFLEX HYDRO and AFC4HYDRO, will present recent technological developments [...]
HydroFlex workshop: Flexibility needs in the Nordic power system towards 2030
The Nordic Power System is undergoing a significant change. This change is expected to continue in the next decade. Development of renewable power production has [...]
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