Due diligence of ERG Hydro Power Plants fleet ESE, as a part of STREAM consortium, conducted a due diligence of ERG Hydro Power Plants fleet in Central Italy. In particular, electro-mechanical aspects were investigated to evaluate plants status and future developments. Together with STREAM, also civil, safety and legal aspect were examined, underlying the impact of the close future changes in Italian legislation about water concessions. Moreover, site visits were conducted for the 7 major hydro plants of the fleet, gathering important information. For the whole fleet, an analysis of databases and historical data was also carried out. With this project, ESE continues its growth as a consulting company for sustainable energy production, always respecting the use of water resources. In the picture: Francis turbines from Cotilia power plant.

Agreement between ESE and Azerbaijan’s Energy Ministry for the improvement of the Country’s hydro resources exploiting ESE and Energy Ministry of Azerbaijan Republic have signed a contract for the assessment of the hydro resources use in the Country’s energy system. The study is aimed at identifying the most suitable strategies for a smart resources exploitation. ESE will also analyze the current power plants cooling systems, with the purpose of optimizing their water consumption and identifying the necessary modernization interventions. Moreover, suggestions for the optimization of frequency control of the Country’s energy grid will be provided, taking into consideration new and existing power plants and the possibility of energy storage systems adoption. With this project, ESE consolidates its role in the energy transition field, focusing on the rational use of natural resources and their valorization.

Study on decarbonization of Gualapack industries ESE, in partnership with REF_E, is performing a study on the way of decarbonization for Gualapack industrial sites of Alessandria and Piacenza. The study will be a reference and a guideline for all the Gualapack sites all around the world.  The combined experiences by ESE on the engineering side and by REF_E on the market side propose a new integrated concept of support, starting from the project definition, optimization up to the execution.