HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026

  • 30 June and 1 July 2026
  • Porto - Portugal

Delegates from more than 35 countries gathered in Porto, Portugal, for HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026 on 30 June and 1 July, providing a truly international forum for those involved in hybrid renewable energy systems, solar PV, hydropower, dam safety, storage systems and grid management. Geographical representation spanned Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, and delegates ranged from experts in hybrid systems to newcomers exploring potential and development opportunities in their countries. Here a few photographic highlights from HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026 in Porto.

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HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026

  • 30 June and 1 July 2026
  • Porto - Portugal
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Following the international SOLAR-HYDRO 2024 conference in Antibes, this year’s event extended the focus to broader aspects of hybridization, and once again united experts from the solar PV and hydropower sectors to discuss innovations and success stories, challenges and standards being set to enhance best practice. As a chairperson from DNV commented: Future growth of floating solar PV will not, and should not, only be driven by technical innovation, but also by increasing confidence. Papers on safety, guidelines and risk assessment given at the conference will have played an important role in this respect.

HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026 REPORT

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HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026

Photos from the Opening Ceremony

TECHNICAL SESSIONS TUESDAY 30 JUNE - Morning

Session 1 and Panel Discussion: Policy, planning and regulatory aspects • Session 2: Hybridization ~ Role, planning approaches and benefits

TECHNICAL SESSIONS TUESDAY 30 JUNE - Afternoon

Session 3: Hybridization ~ Case studies • Session 4: Grid management

TECHNICAL SESSIONS WEDNESDAY 1 JULY - Morning

Session 5: Floating solar PV ~ Best practice, safety and challenges • Session 6: Floating solar PV ~ Innovation and case studies

TECHNICAL SESSIONS WEDNESDAY 1 JULY - Afternoon

Session 7: Storage systems • Session 8: Environment

CLOSING PLENARY SESSION

Photos from the final session

SOCIAL EVENTS

Photos from the HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION receptions and dinners.

EXHIBITION

Photos from the HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION Technical Exhibition

HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026

  • 30 June and 1 July 2026
  • Porto - Portugal
HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026
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    • HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS TUESDAY 30 JUNE - Morning
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS TUESDAY 30 JUNE - Afternoon
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS WEDNESDAY 1 JULY - Morning
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS WEDNESDAY 1 JULY - Afternoon
    • CLOSING PLENARY SESSION
    • SOCIAL EVENTS
    • EXHIBITION

HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026

  • 30 June and 1 July 2026
  • Porto - Portugal
TECHNICAL SESSIONS TUESDAY 30 JUNE - Morning
  • Switch Gallery
    • HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS TUESDAY 30 JUNE - Morning
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS TUESDAY 30 JUNE - Afternoon
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS WEDNESDAY 1 JULY - Morning
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS WEDNESDAY 1 JULY - Afternoon
    • CLOSING PLENARY SESSION
    • SOCIAL EVENTS
    • EXHIBITION

HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026

  • 30 June and 1 July 2026
  • Porto - Portugal
TECHNICAL SESSIONS TUESDAY 30 JUNE - Afternoon
  • Switch Gallery
    • HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS TUESDAY 30 JUNE - Morning
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS TUESDAY 30 JUNE - Afternoon
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS WEDNESDAY 1 JULY - Morning
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS WEDNESDAY 1 JULY - Afternoon
    • CLOSING PLENARY SESSION
    • SOCIAL EVENTS
    • EXHIBITION

HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026

  • 30 June and 1 July 2026
  • Porto - Portugal
TECHNICAL SESSIONS WEDNESDAY 1 JULY - Morning
  • Switch Gallery
    • HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS TUESDAY 30 JUNE - Morning
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS TUESDAY 30 JUNE - Afternoon
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS WEDNESDAY 1 JULY - Morning
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS WEDNESDAY 1 JULY - Afternoon
    • CLOSING PLENARY SESSION
    • SOCIAL EVENTS
    • EXHIBITION

HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026

  • 30 June and 1 July 2026
  • Porto - Portugal
TECHNICAL SESSIONS WEDNESDAY 1 JULY - Afternoon
  • Switch Gallery
    • HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS TUESDAY 30 JUNE - Morning
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS TUESDAY 30 JUNE - Afternoon
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS WEDNESDAY 1 JULY - Morning
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS WEDNESDAY 1 JULY - Afternoon
    • CLOSING PLENARY SESSION
    • SOCIAL EVENTS
    • EXHIBITION

HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026

  • 30 June and 1 July 2026
  • Porto - Portugal
CLOSING PLENARY SESSION
  • Switch Gallery
    • HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS TUESDAY 30 JUNE - Morning
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS TUESDAY 30 JUNE - Afternoon
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS WEDNESDAY 1 JULY - Morning
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS WEDNESDAY 1 JULY - Afternoon
    • CLOSING PLENARY SESSION
    • SOCIAL EVENTS
    • EXHIBITION

HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026

  • 30 June and 1 July 2026
  • Porto - Portugal
SOCIAL EVENTS
  • Switch Gallery
    • HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS TUESDAY 30 JUNE - Morning
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS TUESDAY 30 JUNE - Afternoon
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS WEDNESDAY 1 JULY - Morning
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS WEDNESDAY 1 JULY - Afternoon
    • CLOSING PLENARY SESSION
    • SOCIAL EVENTS
    • EXHIBITION

HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026

  • 30 June and 1 July 2026
  • Porto - Portugal
EXHIBITION
  • Switch Gallery
    • HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS TUESDAY 30 JUNE - Morning
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS TUESDAY 30 JUNE - Afternoon
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS WEDNESDAY 1 JULY - Morning
    • TECHNICAL SESSIONS WEDNESDAY 1 JULY - Afternoon
    • CLOSING PLENARY SESSION
    • SOCIAL EVENTS
    • EXHIBITION

HYDRO HYBRIDIZATION 2026

  • 30 June and 1 July 2026
  • Porto - Portugal
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