FME RenewHydro - Norwegian Research Centre for Renewal of Hydropower Technology

FME RenewHydro - Norwegian Research Centre for Renewal of Hydropower Technology

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About

RenewHydro aims to develop knowledge and solutions that enable flexible hydropower to support the realization of energy transition and achieve national energy, climate, and environmental goals.

The significant strength of hydropower lies in its ability to be stored. It can balance both production and consumption across months and seasons, which is crucial for expanding and integrating variable renewable energy sources like wind and solar power.

Within RenewHydro, researchers in technology, biology, and economics collaborate with experts from the hydropower industry and administration to address key challenges in the energy field. We strive to develop solutions for a low-emission society and enhance business innovation. The RenewHydro team combines cutting-edge science with deep insights provided by user partners, uniquely positioning us to drive innovation within the Norwegian hydropower industry and facilitate knowledge exchange with international partners.

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News

News

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News | 27 Mar 2025 - 12:32:00
Several of the projects in RenewHydro will use climate models in their research. In this webinar, researchers Lu Li and Ole Wulff from NORCE Climate & Environment present different climate models ...

News | 21 Mar 2025 - 11:25:00
Renewable energy is becoming a greater part of the energy systems worldwide, with especially large contributions from wind and solar energy. As these technologies lack the ability to store energy, ...

News | 13 Feb 2025 - 08:51:00
Fish don’t always follow the current! Using statistics and machine learning, we can predict their movements under different conditions—and propose effective measures to prevent turbine-related ...

News | 13 Jan 2025 - 08:30:00
Researchers in the centre RenewHydro will collaborate to develop smart solutions. The goal is more environmentally friendly hydropower, to provide reliable power supply and to benefit society. 

News | 10 Jan 2025 - 12:00:00
The research centre  RenewHydro invites researchers and partners to the kick-off conference Tuesday January 14th 2025. 

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FME is short for

FME is short for

Centre for Environment-friendly Energy Research

  • FME is the Norwegian Research Council's arrangement for research activities carried out in close collaboration between research groups, trade and industry, and the public administration. Key tasks include international cooperation and researcher training 

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