Organized by the European Small Hydropower Association (ESHA), the Congress will focus on promoting interaction on small hydropower (SHP) amongst delegates, speakers, and decision-makers through match-making, round-table sessions and panel discussions on the following topics: economic opportunities and challenges; financing tools and models; policy developments in Turkey, the European Union (EU) and around the world; trends in engineering, including bioengineering and prefabrication; technological development, including on penstocks, turbines and auxiliary mechanical equipment; SHP and the environment; SHP pumped storage and multipurpose plants; and hydropower resources and assessment methodologies.  

dates: 21-23 May 2014   venue: Istanbul Congress Centre (ICC)   location: Istanbul, Turkey   contact: Congress Secretariat   phone: +32 2 722 8230   e-mail: he2014.reg@aimgroup.eu   www: http://2014.hidroenergia.eu
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