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Webinar: How Digitalization Contributes to Hydropower Modernization

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Digitalization is reshaping the hydropower sector, creating new opportunities to modernize aging assets, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen long – term value. As investment decisions become more data – driven and risk – aware, digital readiness is increasingly seen as a critical factor in modernization strategies.

This webinar explores how digital tools can support stronger investment cases while addressing the practical realities of implementation in existing hydropower environments – before, during, and after modernization projects.

What This Session Is About

Hydropower modernization today goes far beyond replacing physical equipment. As aging assets face increasing operational complexity, stricter regulatory expectations, and tighter investment scrutiny, digitalization has become essential.

Digital tools now play a central role in extending asset lifetimes, improving operational flexibility, and strengthening the overall business case for modernization. This session examines how digital readiness supports both technical performance and long – term asset value.

What You’ll Learn

  • What modernization really means for today’s aging hydropower fleet
  • Why digital readiness is increasingly viewed as a positive investment signal
  • How data, forecasting, and digital twins help reduce operational and financial risk
  • Where digital solutions deliver value before, during, and after plant upgrades
  • What it takes to implement digital tools in legacy hydropower environments

Who Should Attend

This session is relevant for professionals involved in hydropower operations, modernization, and investment decisions, including:

  • Hydropower plant owners, operators, and asset managers
  • Operations managers, production planners, and water managers
  • Engineers and consultants working on modernization and life – extension projects
  • Utility, IPP, and investment stakeholders evaluating upgrade decisions

Why Attend?

You’ll gain clear, practical insights into how digitalization supports stronger hydropower assets – and enables more confident, well – informed investment decisions.

Date & Time

Date: 11 March 2026
Time: 15:00 CET
Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/81f3d2ae-4fae-42e3-90e0-f53c81ac44e6@8ae1c05c-5780-4b24-aee0-718e9ffb8ae0

Guest Speakers

Uwe Wehnhardt
Former President & CEO of Voith Hydro, with extensive experience in global hydropower plant modernization. Board Member at Ray Sono AG and the International Hydropower Association. Senior Advisor to HYDROGRID.

Arturo Alarcón
Senior Energy Specialist with deep expertise in sustainable energy solutions, hydropower and grid modernization, regional integration, and energy access.

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