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⚖️ Existing hydropower infrastructure is being adapted to a more variable energy landscape. As wind and solar shift how and when electricity is produced, hydropower is taking on a more dynamic role – starting and stopping more often, responding faster, and balancing the system in real time.    📈 This shift is driving both physical and digital change. Vattenfall’s ongoing research explores how materials and turbines perform under new conditions. At the same time, upgrades are increasing capacity within existing plants, while algorithms continuously adjust pumped hydro operations based on prices, weather and water levels.    💬 How should hydropower evolve to stay both flexible and responsible? Read the issue and share your thoughts.    THE EDIT newsletter is your monthly briefing on the journey to fossil freedom. Special thanks to Mats Billstein, Lovisa Fricot Norén, Helle Herk-Hansen, Jörg Seidel and Brit Gericke. #Vattenfall #theedit #newsletter #sustainability #goodnews #positivenews