Hydropower plays a leading role in the provision of a green source of electricity in Europe. It supports the integration of wind and solar energy into the supply grid. Hydropower reservoirs also help mitigate floods and droughts, provide water supplies for drinking, irrigation and fish farming and support for navigation services.

The ETIP Hydropower aims to be a recognised interlocutor for the European Commission, Member States and Associated Countries about the hydropower's sector specific R&I needs. ETIP Hydropower foresees working relationships with the relevant national/regional/EU-level platforms to ensure synergies between EU, national and regional activities.

This project is funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe programme.