Session 4: Critical Infrastructure and Resilience

On September 22, the PEN@Hydropower x EERA JP Hydropower Knowledge Symposium on Hydropower Research Gaps will conclude with a forward-looking discussion on Critical Infrastructure and Resilience.

Hydropower is not only a renewable energy source — it is also a cornerstone of resilient energy systems. As Europe faces climate extremes, increasing electrification, and growing security concerns, ensuring that hydropower infrastructure can adapt and continue to provide stability has never been more important.

Session 4: Focus on Critical Infrastructure and Resilience

This closing session will highlight new perspectives on resilience, decentralized storage, and innovative approaches to hidden energy recovery.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Tasniem JAWAID
  Hydropower & Resilience: Food for Thought

• Daniel PATAUNER
  Decentralized energy storage to increase the power grid resilience

• Marko HOČEVAR
  Development of axial turbine for hidden energy harvesting in water supply networks

• Jochen ABERLE
  TU Braunschweig – Germany

Why this session matters

Hydropower is increasingly recognized as critical infrastructure. Beyond generation, it provides grid stability, flood control, and water management services that are vital to modern societies. This session will explore how the sector can adapt to new risks and opportunities, including:

• Enhancing resilience in the face of climate and security challenges

• Unlocking decentralized storage solutions

• Tapping into hidden energy potential in water networks

Join the discussion

📅 Date: September 22
🔗 Register here: https://luma.com/9t8gxxhx

Join us for this final session and contribute to the debate on how hydropower can strengthen resilience as part of Europe’s energy transition.