Di-Hydro Shows How AI and Digital Twins Can Improve Hydropower Operations

The EU-funded Di-Hydro project is exploring the integration of AI, digital twins, forecasting and sensor networks to enhance hydropower operations. The central tool in this project, the Di-Hydro Decision Making Platform, integrates various data sources such as inflow forecasts, energy-market signals, technical constraints, and operational data to support optimized production schedules and scenario analysis.

The project, which began in October 2023 and is set to run until September 2026, aims to provide a more connected view of competing considerations in hydropower operations, including available water, equipment condition, operational limits, and energy-market conditions. By using AI-enabled forecasting and optimization, Di-Hydro seeks to support hydropower operators in making better operational decisions.

The platform has been piloted in Greece, Italy, and Serbia, with the aim of refining its capabilities alongside digital-twin developments and sensor deployment.

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