Analysis of temperature and load data from hydro generators Analysis of temperature and load data from hydro generators Author: / 12 May 2023 Frequent temperature changes due to flexible hydropower production can weaken the insulation in the stator coils in the generator. Analyzes from HydroCen can help power producers plan more favorable production patterns that result in less wear and tear. Read more
Lifetime of turbines in sediment laden water Lifetime of turbines in sediment laden water Author: / 09 May 2023 New knowledge about how sand and debris in the water wear down the turbine, can forward the development of turbines that are better equipped to operate in areas with a lot of sediments in the water. HydroCen researcher Nirmal Acharya has worked on a simplified model which extends the general erosion model predicted by previous studies. Read more
Environmental measures impact on hydropower systems Environmental measures impact on hydropower systems Author: / 02 May 2023 The use of fictive storage can help to better document lost flexibility in the hydropower system when changing or introducing new environmental measures. Read more
Using environmental DNA to determine how hydropower affects biodiversity in rivers Using environmental DNA to determine how hydropower affects biodiversity in rivers Author: Juliet Landrø / 09 March 2023 Researchers from HydroCen have taken over 400 DNA samples from Norwegian rivers. The aim is to analyze as many as 800 samples nationally to investigate how various forms of hydropower affect species living in the river. Ultimately, the goal is to help the hydropower industry produce more sustainable renewable energy. Read more
Balkans look to Norwegian hydropower research for renewable energy inspiration Balkans look to Norwegian hydropower research for renewable energy inspiration Author: Juliet Landrø / 29 November 2022 The Balkan region gets most of its electricity from coal-fired power plants but is now looking for solutions that can give them a greener energy system. Read more
Will guide tired salmon back to sea Will guide tired salmon back to sea Author: Juliet Landrø / 16 September 2022 Researchers are about to uncover the secret life of kelts in the river. These winter-survivors are important for securing the salmon population, and now researchers seek to help them pass obstacles in the river come spring. Read more
Can turbulent eddies save fish from turbines? Can turbulent eddies save fish from turbines? Author: Juliet Landrø / 21 May 2021 Researchers seek to use turbulent eddies in the river to safely guide salmon and eels past hydropower plants. Read more
Flood dampening of hydropower reservoirs is important for flood protection Flood dampening of hydropower reservoirs is important for flood protection Author: / 23 September 2020 Read more
Flexible hydropower providing value to renewable energy integration Flexible hydropower providing value to renewable energy integration Author: Juliet Landrø / 29 October 2019 Flexibility resources are crucial for a secure and robust power system. As increasing shares of variable renewable energy sources (VRE) are integrated into electricity systems, the need for flexibility and energy storage also increases. A new report describes the role of hydropower and the need for flexibility in the future electricity system. Read more
Researchers put hydropower on EU energy agenda Researchers put hydropower on EU energy agenda Author: Silje Margrethe Nessjø Larsen / 13 September 2019 Hydropower could play an important role in realizing a reliable renewable energy system in Europe, researchers, EU officials and industry members said at the launch of a new hydropower research programme. Read more