TNSHP workshops

1st Thematic Network Workshop on Small Hydropower, Bolzano, Italy. 18th September 2003

SHP: Environment, Marketing and Engineering

Programme

• Brief presentation on the Thematic Network, By Christine Lins, (ESHA)
• Brief presentation of discussion groups (Marketing, Environmental, and Engineering).

Engineering Aspects

• European Strategy Document for RD&D in Small Hydropower by Vincent Denis (MhyLab) 
• Engineering & Environmental integration: Anton Shleiss (EPFL-LCH)

Environmental Aspects 

• Environmental Aspects “Rights &  Wrongs” by Philippe Beutin  (ADEME)
• Water Framework Directive: State of implementation in member states, definition of “heavily modified water bodies” influenced by SHP, problems and concerns by Robert Konecny (UBA, Vienna)
• Environmental policy regarding small hydropower development in the Baltic States by Petras Punys (Lithuanian Hydropower Association)

Marketing Aspects

• Financial returns & commercial security for small hydropower producers by Christine Lins (ESHA)
• Development of market and cost of small hydropower plants in Germany (up to 5 MW) by Jochen Bard (ISET)
• International challenges for the EU SHP sector by Jamie O’Nians (IT Power)
• SHP public image, what to do? by Francis Armand (ADEME)