Project description
Hydropower plant harnesses the flow of rivers and open channels
Small hydro refers to the development of hydroelectric power on a scale suitable for local communities and industries. Small hydro projects less than 10 MW are key to increasing the share of hydropower into the broader energy mix. However, their market penetration is impeded by both very high cost-to-generation ratios compared to large hydropower plants and low energy conversion efficiency in small waterfalls. The EU-funded HyKinetics project plans to develop an innovative micro hydropower plant that eliminates the need of fall or dam for power production. The turbine is specifically designed for applications in rivers and open-channel flows. It will also be customisable to the demands of the installation site.
Fields of science
Programme(s)
- H2020-EU.3.3. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Secure, clean and efficient energy Main Programme
- H2020-EU.2.1.1. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies - Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
- H2020-EU.2.3.1. - Mainstreaming SME support, especially through a dedicated instrument
Funding Scheme
SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1
Coordinator
COS.B.I. COSTRUZIONE BOBINE ITALIA S.R.L.
Net EU contribution
€ 50 000,00
Address
Via Orti 1
20122 Milano
Italy
20122 Milano
Italy
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Region
Nord-Ovest Lombardia Milano
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 21 429,00