HydroCen (Norwegian Research Centre for Hydropower Technology) works to enable the Norwegian hydropower sector to meet complex challenges and exploit new opportunities through innovative technological solutions. HydroCen is a Centre for Environment-friendly Energy Research (FME) established by The Research Council of Norway. The research areas include hydropower structures, turbine and generators, market and services and environmental design. The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is the host institution and one of the main research partner together with SINTEF Energy Research and the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA). HydroCen has more than 60 national and international partners from industry, R&D institutes and universities.