We took part at the meeting: Water and Infrastructure by the CECICM
As part of the First Northern Regional Meeting leading up to the 33rd National Congress of Civil Engineering, the First Academic Meeting titled “Water and Infrastructure: Training and Commitment” was held. The event was organized by the Student Club of the Mexican Society of Civil Engineers (CECICM).
This forum featured the participation of our colleague, Engineer Pedro Palma, who delivered the presentation “Hydropower Generation and the Future of Hydroelectronic Energy”. His lecture focused on the role of hydroelectric power plants as a source of clean and renewable energy. He emphasized the importance of selecting the appropriate hydraulic turbines —Pelton, Kaplan, or Francis— according to the specific hydraulic conditions of each site. This design criterion enables the optimization of energy performance and ensures a more efficient integration of hydropower into the national grid, a technology that currently accounts for approximately 70.4% of global renewable energy production.
In addition, Engineer Palma proposed the modernization and rehabilitation of Mexico’s hydroelectric infrastructure as a viable and forward-looking alternative, under a framework that ensures both sustainability and long-term viability. He also highlighted the need for comprehensive evaluation of the social and environmental impacts, as well as the implementation of mitigation strategies that maximize benefits while minimizing adverse effects.
We take great pride in the participation of our team members in academic and professional forums, as knowledge generation is one of our core values of our organization. Furthermore, this conference reaffirms MEXTYPSA’s commitment to building a renewable and sustainable future, ensuring that each infrastructure project is conceived and executed under principles that promote a positive impact on both society and the environment.
