Introduction
The Open Rivers Programme, launched as part of the EU's Horizon Europe mission, aims to restore endangered rivers by removing small, obsolete barriers and enhancing biodiversity . With €13.9 million distributed across 176 projects in 32 countries, ORP has supported the removal of 104 barriers, reconnecting approximately 1,490 km of river habitat . This aligns with the EU Nature...
ocean energy: An unprecedented industrial project for offshore transition
In spring 2024, Inyanga Marine Energy Group took a decisive step for the ocean energy sector by awarding Hutchinson Engineering a major manufacturing contract for the Morlais tidal turbine project, off the coast of Wales. The foundation structure will weigh 120 tons and reach a height of 19 meters for the...
Hydropower in Europe: A Historical Pillar of the Energy Transition and a Long-Essential Resource for the Continent
For more than a century, hydropower has held a central place in the...