Partners
Coordinator
SINTEF Energy Research
SINTEF Energy Research is an applied research institute dedicated to creating innovative energy solutions. They specialize in cutting-edge, research-based knowledge and infrastructure, both in Norway and internationally. Hydropower is one of the key research areas, with a focus on developing efficient hydropower production methods that also respect nature, the local environment, and wildlife. SINTEF Energy Research is part of the SINTEF group, a non-profit research foundation, and one of Europe's largest independent research institutes.
Associations
International Hydropower Association
The International Hydropower Association (IHA) is the global voice of sustainable hydropower. It is a non-profit membership organisation committed to sustainable hydropower. Its mission is to advance sustainable hydropower by building and sharing knowledge on its role in renewable energy systems, responsible freshwater management and climate change solutions. IHA seeks to achieve this through monitoring the hydropower sector, building an open, innovative and trusted platform for knowledge, and advancing strategies that strengthen performance.
vgbe energy e.V.
vgbe energy e.V. is the technical association of energy plant operators, focusing on operation and maintenance from a techno-economic and ecological perspective as well as application-oriented research, and featuring a Technical Competence Center Hydro Power.
Manufacturers
Aker Solutions
Aker Solutions is a Norwegian company offering solutions for hydropower plants, including design, procurement, manufacturing and commissioning.
VOITH
As a reliable partner for 150 years, Voith Hydro offers everything needed for the efficient and future-oriented creation of hydropower. The portfolio includes all components for large and small hydropower plants as well as for pumped storage power plants - from generators, turbines, pumps and automation systems to spare parts, maintenance and training services as well as digital solutions for the entire life cycle of the plants.
ANDRITZ Hydropower
ANDRITZ Hydropower is one of the world's leading suppliers of electromechanical equipment and services for hydropower stations and participates in ReHydro with two entities, namely ANDRITZ Hydro GmbH (Austria) and ANDRITZ Hydro AG (Switzerland).
GE Vernova Hydro
GE Vernova’s Hydro Power turbines and generators represent more than 25% of the total installed capacity worldwide. The portfolio of solutions for hydropower generation includes the broadest range of hydro solutions and services: from water to wire, from individual equipment to complete turnkey solutions, for new plants and the installed base.
Always keeping the environment in mind, GE Vernova engineering teams participate in ReHydro to complement its "fish-friendly“ equipment portfolio with turbines specifically designed to maximize the survival rate of eels.
Operators
Alpiq
Alpiq is a Swiss electricity producer and energy service provider, offering services in the areas of energy production and marketing as well as energy optimization.
EDF
EDF is the main French electricity company and is owned by the French state. With an installed capacity of 20 GW and a production of 45 TWh, EDF is Europe's leading producer of hydroelectricity (with more than 400 production sites). The LNHE (Laboratoire National Hydraulique et Environnement) research and development unit and the CIH (Center for Hydropower Engineering) has been developing activities for 40 years on the impact mitigation of hydropower plants on aquatic environment.
Lyse Produksjon AS
Lyse Produksjon AS is a Norwegian industrial and multi-utility company maintaining the power grid in 14 municipalities.
CNR
CNR (Compagnie Nationale du Rhône) has been the operator of the Rhône River in France for the hydropower production, river navigation and irrigation of agricultural lands since 1934. CNR is the French leading producer of 100% renewable electricity (water, wind and solar) and a developer of territories through many missions of general interests in energy, transport, environment, agriculture, innovation and tourism.
Energias de Portugal
Energias de Portugal: Energias de Portugal (EDP) is one of the largest energy suppliers in Europe, focusing on flexible and competitive solutions. EDP operates across five regions: Iberia, Europe, North America, South America, and Asia-Pacific, serving over nine million energy customers in both regulated and liberalized markets. Currently, 98% of all energy generated at EDP’s sites comes from renewable sources, and the company aims to be fully green by 2030.
HYDRO Exploitation SA
HYDRO Exploitation SA is a service provider whose core business is the operation, maintenance and monitoring of hydropower plants.
Research Organisations
EDP Labelec
EDP Labelec is part of the EDP Group and a technical competence center of engineering, preventive maintenance and innovation, aiming to provide support for the entire value chain of the electricity sector.
HES-SO
HES-SO is the largest university of applied sciences (UAS) in Switzerland. The HEI hydroelectricity research group is an interdisciplinary team with the aim of addressing global hydropower challenge.
Norwegian Institute for Nature Research
Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA) is the leading institution for applied ecological research in Norway with special focus on the interaction between nature and society, biodiversity, and renewable energy.
Ecole Polytechnique Federal de Lausanne
Ecole Polytechnique Federal de Lausanne (EPFL) is a Swiss technical and scientific university, engaging in research in renewable energies, medical technology, neurotechnologies, material sciences, and information technologies.
Hochschule München
Hochschule München für angewandte Wissenschaften (HM) is one of Germany's largest universities of applied sciences. The university's Institute for Sustainable Energy Systems (ISES) conducts research on the conversion, distribution and storage of electrical energy.
INRAE
Institut National de Recherche pour l’agriculture, l’alimentation et l’environnement (INRAE) is a French research institute for agriculture, food, and the environment.
Suppliers
ENGIE
ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. With its 96,000 employees, its customers, partners and stakeholders, the Group is committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions. Inspired by its purpose (“raison d’être”), ENGIE reconciles economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on its key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to its customers.
Intoto
Intoto is a Norwegian company with expertise in managing the collection, distribution and utilization of water data.
SuperGrid Institute
SuperGrid Institute is an independent French research institute specialized in hydropower and storage flexibility as well as direct current (HVDC & MVDC); it offers testing capabilities, expertise and research services.