Date: 16 November, 2024

Time: 13:15-14:15

Location: UNIDO Pavilion, Blue Zone, Pavilion A7, Baku Stadium, Azerbaijan

Partners: UNIDO, IHA, IRENA, Hydrogrid, ICSHP

This session will showcase the latest innovations in small hydropower (SHP) technology, emphasising their contributions to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Discussions will highlight advancements in digital tools, hybrid energy solutions, smart grid technologies, and SHP’s potential role in low-emission hydrogen production. The event aims to explore how SHP innovations can enhance scalability, improve efficiency, and reduce costs, driving progress toward SDG 7 (clean energy), SDG 13 (climate action), and SDG 8 (economic growth).

‍Moderator: Eva Kremere – Technical Expert, UNIDO

‍Speakers:

• Gunther Beger – Managing Director, UNIDO
• Roland Roesch – Director, Innovation and Technology Center (IITC), International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
• Petra Schwager – Chief, Climate and Technology Partnerships (CTP) Division, UNIDO
• Ciro Taranto – Optimisation & Machine Learning Lead, Hydrogrid
• Debbie Gray – Senior Energy Policy Manager, International Hydropower Association (IHA)
• Xiaobo Hu – Chief, Division of Multilateral Development, ICSHP
• Heng Liu – Senior Technical Advisor, UNIDO