The Program
The main activity of the TerraWater Institute is to conduct independent studies on the necessary evolution of the European energy system – which will inevitably have global implications, given the universality of the physical principles applied.
The study topics are chosen by the TerraWater Institute, both at its own initiative and based on suggestions from the public, its advisory committees, and its partners. These studies are conducted independently with the assistance of the Institute’s own network of experts and volunteer contributors.
To ensure the proposed analyses are rigorous, the TerraWater Institute systematically submits its analyses and conclusions to expert review throughout its process. This includes specialists and experts, including members of the industries being addressed. This practice is in place to validate the realism of its assumptions, without otherwise affecting its choices.
Current and upcoming programme
Assessing the accessibility bias of nuclear energy to European funding
The development of nuclear energy is hampered by difficulties in accessing financing.
Consumption profile and peak demand issues for the building sector
Reducing stress on the network during demand peak by optimising consumption in the building sector.
Modelling a scenario for an island network with nuclear option: case study
Modelling a scenario for an island network with nuclear option: case study
TerraWater scenario, revision and extension
By expanding our prospective work based on the TerraWater scenario we aim to enlarge our area of study and
Precise characterization of pumped-storage potential in France
In-depth study of France's hydro-power potential to define a list of sites that could host a reversible hydropower installation.
Creation of the TerraWater Club with its funding patrons
Beyond the initial companies and partners who have chosen to support the creation of the TerraWater Institute, a fundraising campaign with businesses and individual donors is in preparation (2023-2024).
The aim of this campaign is to give the Institute the capacity to carry out its mission, initiate the studies outlined in the program, and support the dissemination and popularization of the challenges of the energy transition.
You are an individual
Make a monthly or one-time donation to empower the TerraWater Institute to build itself and continue the development and dissemination of the TerraWater scenario. Your donations are eligible for a tax deduction or a reimbursement of up to 66% of their amount.
You are company
Become patron or great patron to join the companies and institutions supporting the Institute, through financial contributions or expertise sponsorship. Within the club, the Institute fosters dialogue between theorists (scientists, experts, institutions) and practitioners (industrials, public actors, associations) to build the necessary consensus for accelerating the energy transition.