Peter Rutschmann, project manager of "FIThydro". (Image: Kurt Bauer / TUM)
Research news - For a while, it seemed like we knew everything there was to know about hydroelectric power. Now, however, researchers from 26 institutions across Europe are joining forces to investigate the impact of hydroelectric power plants on different ecosystems. Project Manager Prof. Peter Rutschmann from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) tells us why they are using ultrasound to track fish, how hydroelectric power plant operators can benefit from the insights and how this project can help resolve the conflict between ecologically friendly electricity production and nature conservation. Hydroelectric power seems to be an increasingly contentious topic in Europe. Why is this? Back in 2000, the European Water Framework Directive stipulated that a good or very good ecological status must be achieved for all bodies of water. A key factor here is ensuring the undisturbed migration of organisms and sediment transport. We are now entering a phase where concrete plans have to be realized.
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