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HYDROGRID, an integrated water management and production planning platform, is excited to announce a new collaboration with Kantonalen Elektrizitätswerk Nidwalden (EWN) in Switzerland. With HYDROGRID’s advanced technology, EWN aims to optimize planning and enhance the day-to-day management of their hydropower facilities.

Through this partnership, HYDROGRID will support EWN in positioning their hydropower assets within Switzerland’s dynamic electricity markets. This collaboration includes EWN’s entire portfolio of eight hydropower plants, featuring both multi-stage storage chains and run-of-the-river systems. By implementing HYDROGRID Insight, a unique real-time digital solution, EWN will streamline its forecasting processes, furthering its sustainable energy generation and digitization efforts.

EWN is a locally rooted energy provider in Nidwalden, Switzerland, delivering a broad range of energy solutions. Their services span from electricity production and distribution to forward-looking initiatives like electromobility, photovoltaics, contracting, and heating and cooling solutions.

Roman Schilter, Project Manager for EWN Production, emphasized the significance of this partnership: “Following an extensive evaluation, we chose HYDROGRID Insight as it seamlessly integrates with our existing IT landscape, enabling optimal hydrological and market-based management of our portfolio. This partnership reflects our commitment to fully harnessing our hydropower resources to ensure a secure, economical, and sustainable energy supply for Nidwalden’s residents.”

Janice Goodenough, CEO of HYDROGRID, shared her excitement about the collaboration: “We’re thrilled to partner closely with EWN, fostering innovation in Swiss hydropower and supporting sustainable energy growth in Nidwalden. This strategic partnership demonstrates EWN’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge solutions to maximize renewable energy production.”

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