HYDROGRID, the intelligent generation planning & optimization solution for hydropower plants, has announced the appointment of Uwe Wehnhardt as Senior Advisor to the Board.
Wehnhardt brings a wealth of expertise from his decades-long leadership in the hydropower sector, including his tenure as President and CEO of Voith Hydro and Vice President of the International Hydropower Association (IHA). Widely recognized as a global thought leader in sustainable energy, Wehnhardt has collaborated with utilities, policymakers, and ecosystem stakeholders around the world to shape the future of hydropower.
His appointment marks a significant step for HYDROGRID as the company continues its international expansion and deepens its strategic engagement with the global energy community.
“Uwe’s track record in operational excellence and his commitment to digital innovation in hydropower align strongly with the direction in which the industry is heading,” said Janice Goodenough, CEO of HYDROGRID. “His insights will play a key role as we scale our technology across diverse markets and support hydropower operators navigating growing complexity in environmental, market, and regulatory frameworks.”
With the hydropower sector rapidly embracing digitalization, Wehnhardt’s experience in enterprise-scale decision-making and his understanding of global industry dynamics are expected to contribute significantly to HYDROGRID’s mission of delivering smarter, more sustainable hydropower operations.
Throughout his career, Wehnhardt has championed both technical rigor and a forward-looking vision for the role of hydropower in the energy transition – qualities that are now more relevant than ever.
About HYDROGRID
HYDROGRID is an integrated water management and production planning platform designed to optimize hydropower plant operations 365 days a year. Its software solution, HYDROGRID Insight, combines inflow forecasting, predictive dispatch planning, and real-time handling of environmental and regulatory constraints in a single, modular tool. By enabling real-time decision-making, the platform helps operators reduce water spill, increase power generation by up to 10%, and boost revenue per megawatt-hour by an average of 15%.
HYDROGRID Insight supports utilities and IPPs of all sizes—from 1 MW to over 1 GW—across Europe, Americas, and Asia, offering full transparency, operational efficiency, and seamless API integration with existing systems. With a user-friendly dashboard and award-winning technology, HYDROGRID empowers hydropower teams to do more with less time and resources.