Tauron Ekoenergia and Wrocław University of Science and Technology recently participated in HYDROFORUM 2024, held in Kraków (Poland) on October 16-17. This year’s conference focused on important advances in hydropower, such as making turbines more efficient, using new tools to predict water flow, and applying digital twin technology to make power plants work better. Sessions also discussed the effects of renewable energy on hydropower, improvements in vibration monitoring, and ways to boost safety. Experts from around the field shared ideas on making plants more reliable, addressing environmental concerns, and using new technologies to improve performance.
As part of the program, Artur Machalski from Wrocław University of Science and Technology presented the D-HYDROFLEX project with a titled, “Digital Solutions for Improving the Sustainability Performance and Flexibility Potential of Hydropower Assets: Functionality and Architecture of the Project.” The presentation introduced the project’s main goals and shared insights on using advanced digital tools to make hydropower plants more flexible. Various tools and demonstrations under development were highlighted as essential to making these plants more modern and sustainable.
A key part of the presentation covered the development of a digital twin for the turbine-generator unit. This digital twin is a detailed virtual model that helps monitor and predict how the system will perform, which supports better reliability and efficiency in hydropower operations.
The participation of Tauron Ekoenergia and Wrocław University of Science and Technology at HYDROFORUM 2024 shows their commitment to advancing sustainable hydropower and joining in the conversation on using cutting-edge technology to modernize energy assets.
