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RENEXPO INTERHYDRO 2021 IS GAINING MOMENTUM

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ince its inception RENEXPO INTER­ HYDRO at the Messezentrum Salz­ burg has evolved into Europe’s largest hydropower trade fair and convention. Grow­ ing interest in the further expansion of hydro­ power has boosted the event’s popularity in recent years. Representatives from all over the hydropower industry have come to appreciate it as a unique platform for presentations, knowledge transfer, a lively exchange of ex­ periences, and as a welcome opportunity to network and establish new contacts. After last year’s cancellation due to the coronavirus pandemic, the organisers are looking forward to offering the usual highly attractive pro­ gramme for the event on November 25 – 26 this year.

VARIED EVENT PROGRAMME By now more than 40 companies have already confirmed their intention to attend RENEX­ PO­INTERHYDRO 2021. The Hydro Fo­ rum will be offering a varied supporting pro­ gramme ranging from technical talks to breakout sessions on current industry-related

RENEXPO INTERHYDRO 2021 will be held on November 25 – 26 at the Messezentrum Salzburg (Salzburg Trade Fair Centre).

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At the Messenzentrum Salzburg preparations are in full swing in the run-up to RENEXPO INTERHYDRO 2021 on November 25 – 26. A hub event for visitors from Eastern and Western Europe, this popular industry event will once again highlight the ways in which hydropower contributes to a safe, sustainable, affordable and climate compatible supply of energy. Visitors will be treated to a multi-faceted agenda packed with presentations of technical innovations, expert talks by international hydropower professionals, and an extensive platform for networking and exchanging ideas.

issues. Further discussions will cover aspects like the current legal and political setting, the role of hydropower within the context of the energy turnaround, as well as practical experi­ ences and latest developments. The organisers are especially pleased about the confirmed at­ tendance of high-ranking representatives from politics and the industry, and their par­ ticipation in the subsequent round of discus­ sions. Leonore Gewessler, Austria’s Federal Minister for Climate Protection, the Environ­ ment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology, will give the opening speech. In his keynote address, Blackout expert Herbert Saurugg will talk about “(Small) Hydropower – a key ingredient for stable energy cells?”

And Federal Minister Gewessler will be joined

by Martina Prechtl-Grundnig, the Managing Director of the Austrian Renewable Energy Council, and Member of the Bundestag, Andreas Lenz for an energy-focussed talk and discussion on the topic, “Hydropower as the backbone of the energy turnaround – are our current energy laws up to the challenge?”.

This will be followed by in-depth presenta­

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A platform for sharing knowledge and experience.

photo credit: Vogl-Perspektive

photo credit: Vogl-Perspektive

RENEXPO INTERHYDRO has evolved into a hub event for the international hydropower industry.

tions of some fascinating projects, such as Hy­ dropower Plant Grossweil in Bavaria, to illus­ trate ways of meeting energy supply requirements with a strongly growing share of fluctuating renewable energy sources. As in previous years, exhibitors and presenters will have the opportunity in the evening to wind down and network at the “Turbine Party”.

Established as a platform for industry experts, RENEXPO INTERHYDRO 2021 is addres­ sed to operators, planners, project developers, investors, communities and energy providers to facilitate a mutual exchange of knowledge and experience. As always, the individual ses­ sions are organised under the categories of “Freshwater Ecology” and “Hydropower and Reservoirs”. This year will see the introducti­ on of an additional category: “Hydropower and Sediments – Latest Research Results”, which will be chaired by Alexander Gratzer from the Verein für Ökologie und Umwelt­ forschung (Ecology and Environmental Rese­ arch Association).

For latest updates on the event visit: www.renexpo-hydro.eu/en/

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