Blog

HYDROGRID appoints Uwe Wehnhardt as Senior Advisor to the Board

3
minute read

Vienna, Austria – 31 July 2025 – HYDROGRID, the intelligent generation planning & optimization solution for hydropower plants, is proud to announce the appointment of Uwe Wehnhardt, former President and CEO of Voith Hydro and former VicePresident of the International Hydropower Association (IHA), as Senior Advisor to the Board.

 

Uwe Wehnhardt

With a distinguished career spanning several decades, Uwe is recognized globally as a leading voice in hydropower. As former CEO of one of the world’s leading hydropower technology groups, and in his leadership role at IHA, Uwe has worked closely with utilities, policymakers, and ecosystem partners worldwide to advance the future of sustainable energy.

 

“Striving for global impact means more than just adding advisors — it’s about bringing on seasoned industry leaders who drive transformative change.said Janice Goodenough, CEO of HYDROGRID. “Uwe’s deep understanding of the global hydropower landscape and his expertise in digital transformation will be instrumental as we continue scaling across regions and across the full hydropower value chain.

 

Uwe’s guidance will support HYDROGRID’s continued international expansion and help strengthen the company presence globally. His expertise in large-scale decision-making and operational excellence comes at a pivotal moment, as hydropower operators increasingly adopt digital tools to navigate environmental, market, and regulatory challenges.

 

"Throughout his career, Uwe has stood for both technical excellence and a clear vision of the role hydropower must play in the global energy transition" added Goodenough. “We’re honoured to welcome him on board.”

_________________________________________________________________________________

 

About HYDROGRID
HYDROGRID is an integrated water management and production planning platform designed to optimize hydropower plant operations 365 days a year. Its software solution, HYDROGRID Insight, combines inflow forecasting, predictive dispatch planning, and real-time handling of environmental and regulatory constraints in a single, modular tool. By enabling real-time decision-making, the platform helps operators reduce water spill, increase power generation by up to 10%, and boostrevenue per megawatt-hour by an average of 15%.

HYDROGRID Insight supports utilities and IPPs of all sizes—from 1 MW to over 1 GW—across Europe, Americas, and Asia, offering full transparency, operational efficiency, and seamless API integration with existing systems. With a user-friendly dashboard and award-winning technology, HYDROGRID empowers hydropower teams to do more with less time and resources.

Make every drop of water count with HYDROGRID INSIGHT!

Get in touch with our hydro consultants to learn how!

Get Started
Ready to take your hydropower
operations to the next level?

Get in touch with our hydro consultants to learn how!

Get Started
Share:
author
Madalina Teodorescu
Head of Marketing, HYDROGRID
Linkedin

Madalina Teodorescu, Head of Marketing at HYDROGRID, brings over a decade of experience in global campaign management and team leadership. She excels in demand generation, brand building, and scaling growth for start-ups and scale-ups in B2B SaaS, e-commerce, and creative industries.