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The 4th edition of the LNEC Lisbon Conference (LLC 2026) took place over two days, bringing together experts, regulators, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss the strategic role of hydroelectric power plants in the energy transition, within the context of decarbonization.

4 Key Themes:

- Energy transition and renewable energy;

- Energy storage and system flexibility;

- Modernization and repowering of hydroelectric power plants;

- Digitalization and technological innovation.

Action Plan for the Sector

At the end of the event, the key points for the Position Paper were summarized, emphasizing the urgency of reducing bureaucratic hurdles in the licensing process, adopting BIM and AI, planning pumped-storage operations, and addressing the shortage of qualified personnel in this field in Portugal.

Towards LLC 2027 and LNEC’s 80th Anniversary

Finally it was announced that LLC 2027 (to be held in October of next year) will be dedicated to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and will incorporate the celebrations marking LNEC’s 80th anniversary.