Di-Hydro

Digital maintenance for sustainable
and flexible operation of HYDROpower plant

Di-Hydro

Digital maintenance for sustainable
and flexible operation of HYDROpower plant

Project overview & mission

Di-Hydro is a European-funded project committed to advancing the potential of hydropower (HP) plants and clusters in alignment with the ambitious goals of the European Green Deal and the Paris Agreement.
The mission is to revolutionise the way hydropower plants operate, making them smarter, more efficient,
and environmentally conscious.

At Di-Hydro, our vision is to empower sustainable energy production through the development of cutting-edge digital and smart decision-making tools for hydropower plants, regardless of their digitisation level,
ensuring they play a pivotal role in a greener future.

Objectives

ST01
Develop innovative sensors and data technologies
for hydropower plants.

ST02
Digitise maintenance and operation of hydropower plants for sustainability.

ST03
Reliable and robust hydropower data solutions as transparent as needed.

ST04
Facilitate decision-making for the O&M of hydropower plants and clusters in contemporary power markets.

ST05
Assess the socio-economic and environmental impact of hydropower sector digital transition.

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Seasonal Forecasts of Water Availability for Hydropower operations
The water available to a hydropower plant results from a complex hydrological balance within the upstream basins. Multiple factors influence the time that water takes to reach the withdrawal point. More specifically, factors such as hydrography, soil characteristics, evapotranspiration, snowmelt, and anthropic structures (e.g., dams, pipelines and intakes), among others, need to be considered. Hydropower […]

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Boosting Hydropower while safeguarding Environment and Water Quality
In Di-Hydro, one of the objectives is to monitor environmental and biodiversity effect of Hydropower (HP) Optimisation and Maintenance (O&M) in immediate and surrounding HP plant areas. In fact, the aim is to minimise HP impact on the natural environment and neighbouring societies. Hydropower and Environment Hydroelectric power plants, while representing a significant source of […]

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Fostering Digital Innovation in Hydropower – PPC in Di-Hydro
Author: Panagiotis Papadimitriou – PPC The European energy landscape needs to undergo a transformative shift toward sustainability, driven by the EU Green Deal and a shared commitment to fight climate change. The Di-Hydro Project plays an important role in this pivotal transformation. In fact, the project aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of hydropower […]

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