Category: Insights

This week, the H-HOPE project is at the EGU General Assembly 2026 in Vienna to present new research on how material selection can influence the performance and sustainability of vortex-induced vibration energy harvesting in real water systems. The presentation, titled...

We are excited to announce the launch of a new video highlighting the H-HOPE project’s recently completed hydraulic piping test rig designed to study vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) as a potential source of clean energy. Recorded during the H-HOPE consortium meeting...

When you think of “do-it-yourself,” you might picture old magazines with instructions for fixing radios or building model engines. But in our recent H-HOPE Mid-Term Webinar (April 2025), the spotlight was on something much bigger: DIY energy harvesters and how...

During the mid-term event of the H-HOPE project in Padova, Italy, participants had the opportunity to hear from Thomas Schleker, Policy Officer at the European Commission’s DG Research & Innovation. Speaking virtually, Schleker outlined the EU’s vision for hydropower and...

The digital transformation of water networks depends on one crucial enabler: energy. Thousands of sensors are needed to monitor flows, leaks, and water quality in real time — but powering these devices remains a major challenge. During a recent panel...

One of the key challenges in energy harvesting is ensuring that laboratory results translate effectively to real-world conditions. At Technische Universität Wien we designed a test rig designed to replicate realistic piping environments for the H-HOPE energy harvester. This setup...

Our latest breakthrough comes in the form of a state-of-the-art test rig, purpose-built to simulate realistic piping conditions for the H-HOPE energy harvester. This cutting-edge setup allows us to recreate a wide range of water velocities and discharge scenarios, providing...