AQUA !, in partnership with the CNAM (National Centre for Water and Energy Management), has developed a 100% online micro-certification program aimed at presenting the challenges and mastering the success factors of small-scale hydropower projects on existing hydraulic structures.
France has a rich hydraulic heritage, and several thousand sites are easy to equip, including old watermills, locks, and pond sills.
Furthermore, the hydraulic circuits of drinking water and wastewater networks can also present opportunities for recovering hydropower.
Today, producing this carbon-free and renewable energy on an existing structure is very complicated. Understanding the key steps and identifying the skills needed to provide technical and administrative support is essential for project success. This micro-certification will help support and manage projects to maximize their chances of success. A first session was proposed on the two mornings of January 17 and 24, 2025, and others will follow during the year.