Hydro4U

13 partners from 8 countries are collaborating to boost sustainable small-scale hydropower in Central Asia.

Sites & Solutions

Eco-friendly hydropower solutions will be implemented in two demonstration plants.

Press Releases

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News & Events

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Project info
Project info

Project info

Hydro4U aims at demonstrating European small hydropower equipment and technologies in Central Asia (Shakimardan, Uzbekistan and At-Bashy District, Kyrgyz Republic), thus contributing to a sustainable and climate-resilient future for the region.  The project is funded under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme.

Latest News & Events
Hydro4U presents first ecological results of the Shakimardan case study at the 36th Congress of the International Society of Limnology in Berlin
Hydro4U contributes to KSTU Summer School 2022 “HydroKG Kyrgyzstan – hydropower, ecology and hydromorphology”
25th International User Forum Small Hydropower Plants
IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition
7th IAHR Europe Congress
Sites & Solutions
Demo 1: Container Solution

Medium-head Francis Container Power Solution (FCPS) will be exploited with the structurally simple and standardised Francis Container concept.

Demo 2: Shaft power plant

Sites with a lower head difference can be exploited by run-of-river hydropower using the innovative Hydro Shaft Power Solution (HSPS).

Planning Activities

Besides the demonstration activities, Hydro4U will also include planning activities to expand the focus of the project, both regionally and in terms of content.

Web-based Decision Support System

Check out the Web-based Decision Support System developed by Hydro4U partner BOKU to detect potential small-scale hydropower sites.

Impact & Results

The high ambitions of Hydro4U can only be achieved when the project generates impact. The international, transcontinental network of partners within Hydro4U can generate this impact, as smart, innovative technical concepts are demonstrated in close cooperation with local partners. The innovative actions from Hydro4U generate an overall economic impact in the EU and Central Asia. 

 

Hydro4U technical solutions serve as a role model for future small-scale hydropower projects in the different countries in order to establish long-term cooperation’s between Europe and Central Asia.

Publications & Media

Hydro4U offers free access to publications and media such as:

 

  • Project information material
  • Educational material
  • Project videos
  • Policy recommendations
  • Scientific publications
  • Public project reports
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