Oxford-led project awarded £2 million to revolutionise clean hydropower energy

Published on December 18, 2024

A new project led by Louise Slater, Professor of Hydroclimatology at the School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford, aims to transform the optimisation of hydropower systems in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia to ensure sustainable and equitable energy access. The Smart Hydropower Solutions (SMART-HS) project has been awarded over £2 million through UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Ayrton Challenge Programme.
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