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In the wake of a global financial crisis, with the additional concerns of environmental protection and anticipated effects of climate change, and power shortages hampering socio-economic development in some parts of the world, hydropower development has many solutions to offer. The hydro profession is responding to the needs of a changing world,with innovations in planning methods, environmental assessments, technological innovation, approaches to financing strategies, and optimized use of exist
PORTUGAL AND HYDROPOWER The development of new hydro schemes and project upgrades are major priorities for the Portuguese power sector. Portugal most important electricity producer EDP, our co-host for HYDRO 2010, has an existing portfolio of 74 hydro plants, totalling more than 4700 MW. The company plans to commission at least 22 new hydro generating units by 2018. This will increase capacity by about 3000 MW. Portugal will therefore have much to show, and to discuss, during HYDRO 2010. Study tours will showcase some of the multipurpose hydro and pumped-storage schemes in various parts of the country. LISBON AS HYDRO 2010 HOST CITY The capital of Portugal since its conquest from the Moors in 1147, Lisbon is a legendary city with more than 20 centuries of history. In its golden age, the city gained a reputation as the eighth wonder of the world. As one of the greatest maritime centres in history, the Portuguese capital imported exotic wares from the distant parts of its
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