Brussels Hydropower Day 2025

ETIP Hydropower will host Brussels Hydropower Day 2025 on 8 April 2025 at Le Bouche à Oreille, bringing together key stakeholders to examine hydropower’s role in ensuring a resilient and flexible energy system.

As Europe accelerates its clean energy transition, hydropower continues to be essential for stability, energy storage and grid flexibility.

This event will provide a platform for industry leaders, policymakers and researchers to explore hydropower’s potential and discuss the regulatory and market conditions necessary for its sustainable deployment.

ETIP Hydropower plays a key role in shaping the European hydropower agenda by advocating for policies that recognise the sector’s strategic importance.

By fostering collaboration among experts, the platform aims to drive innovation, improve sustainability practices and enhance hydropower’s contribution to Europe’s climate and energy goals.

Brussels Hydropower Day 2025 will showcase the latest research and insights from ETIP Hydropower, reinforcing its commitment to ensuring hydropower remains a central component of the energy transition.

Programme highlights

Brussels Hydropower Day 2025 will bring together a diverse audience, including representatives from EU institutions, industry leaders, research organizations, and key stakeholders from the hydropower sector.

The event will feature keynote speeches from senior representatives of the European Commission and industry leaders, followed by interactive panel discussions and thematic sessions:

Keynote speeches session: Fulfilling sustainable development goals through European hydropower

This session will examine hydropower’s role in balancing energy, water, food and environmental demands. It will also highlight the strength of the European hydropower industry and supply chain in driving innovation and delivering green, flexible solutions for the global energy transition.

Session 1: The added value of hydropower to energy security in providing flexibility and energy storage

Topics include:

• Flexibility needs in the European grid to support a reliable energy transition.
• Operational experience with large pumped storage schemes under European market conditions.
• The impact of large-scale hydropower and pumped storage expansion on power prices and environmental sustainability.

Session 2: Hydropower and the environment in partnership

Topics include:

• The Nature Restoration Law and National Restoration Plans: opportunities and challenges for hydropower in Europe.
• Best practices in aquatic biodiversity management and sediment flow regulation.
• Successful examples of hydropower projects addressing environmental concerns and social acceptance.

Session 3: Hydropower and climate change: challenges and opportunities

Topics include:

Attending Brussels Hydropower Day 2025 will provide valuable insights into the latest advancements in hydropower technology, policy and market trends.

It is an opportunity to engage with industry experts and policymakers shaping Europe’s renewable energy future. Additionally, participants will contribute to discussions that influence regulatory frameworks, ensuring hydropower remains a key player in energy security and climate resilience.

Brussels Hydropower Day 2025 will reaffirm hydropower’s role as a reliable, flexible and sustainable energy source supporting Europe’s evolving energy landscape. Join us to be part of this essential dialogue and help shape the future of hydropower in Europe.

Register via this link: https://hydro-consultation.eu/brussels-hydropower-day-2025/