Objective
The overall objective of SHAPES is to facilitate and strengthen the co-operation between EU Small Hydropower (SHP) Research and Market actors, with the overall objective of streamlining future research & development and promote R&D results in order to enhance penetration of SHP and know-how with the EU and on new markets in developing countries. The SHAPES action is highly relevant with the aim of undertaking RD&D evaluation and coordination on the Small Hydropower sector, exploring synergies and common R&D areas of Small hydropower with other renewable energies technologies, creating a strong communication network among major European research actors for preparing the ground for a possible future Research Infrastructure within FP7 and enhancing the educational base of small hydropower specialists.
Field of science
- /engineering and technology/environmental engineering/energy and fuels/renewable energy/hydroelectricity
- /social sciences/economics and business/business and management/commerce
Topic(s)
Call for proposal
FP6-2005-TREN-4
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Funding Scheme
SSA - Specific Support Action











Coordinator
Brussels
Belgium
Participants (9)
Pamplona
Machynlleth, Powys
Montcherand
Vienna
Gdansk
Kaunas-akademija
Brescia
New Delhi
Innsbruck