BHA Training: Hands-on Hydropower 2026

Name: BHA Training: Hands-on Hydropower 2026
Start: 2026-10-19T19:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-09T20:00:00+00:00

19 October @ 7:00 pm - 9 November @ 8:00 pm

£195.00

Course Outline

This Hydropower training course is CPD accredited with the following Learning outcomes:

Understanding first-hand the site-specific features and regulatory constraints that
influence hydropower design and choice of technology.
Experiencing the operational and maintenance realities of running different types of hydro turbine, automated controls, and screening technologies.

The course will be a series of preparatory webinars to give a grounding in Hydropower theory and practice. Course notes will be provided, alongside exercises to complete in between the webinars.

This course will be run by Hydropower Engineer, Olly Paish, and supported by Kate Gilmartin

Weekly 1 Hour Webinars

7-8pm Monday 19th Oct
7-8pm Monday 26th Oct
7-8pm Monday 2nd Nov
7-8pm Monday 9th Nov

Webinar 1:

Introduction and terminology
Low head and high head hydro
Basic site assessment
Layout design principles
Hydrology and quantifying your resource

Webinar 2:

Analysing flow data: Flow Duration Curves
Measuring head
System sizing
Turbine types and turbine selection
Other scheme components
Energy calculations and project revenue

Webinar 3:

Regulatory guidance and standards
Permissions and supporting studies
Procurement and contracting
Installation process and commissioning

Webinar 4:

Scheme operation, maintenance and administration
Top-tips for long-term success
Case studies

Other Course Details

Price for the 4 webinar course: £195 + VAT
Enquiries and General Questions: Please contact us at: lesley.trigell@british-hydro.org

This Hydropower training course is CPD accredited with the following learning outcomes:

Understanding first-hand the site-specific features and regulatory constraints that
influence hydropower design and choice of technology.
Experiencing the operational and maintenance realities of running different types of
hydro turbine, automated controls, and screening technologies.

The course will be a series of preparatory webinars to give a grounding in Hydropower theory and practice. Course notes will be provided, alongside exercises to complete in between the webinars.

Webinars: 7.00pm – 8.00pm

Monday 19th October 2025

Monday 26th October 2025

Monday 2nd November 2025

Monday 9th November 2025

Details

Start: 19 October @ 7:00 pm
End: 9 November @ 8:00 pm
Cost: £195.00
Event Category: Training Events