2026

Sediment and material transport are fundamental drivers of river ecosystem health, coastal stability, and the structural integrity of hydraulic infrastructure. Yet, simulating these movements with high precision, especially when factoring in rapid environmental changes, has historically been a monumental computational challenge. As part of the HiDALGO2 project, the Material Transport in Water (MTW) pilot is […]

As climate change intensifies, the nature of wildfires is undergoing a fundamental shift. They are no longer merely landscape events but have become complex atmospheric phenomena—often described as the “atmosphere in combustion.” Addressing these high-energy, destructive events requires more than traditional observation; it demands the immense processing power of High-Performance Computing (HPC) and the precision

How can we effectively renovate millions of buildings to meet climate goals? At the recent HiDALGO2 clustering event, Christophe Prud’homme, Professor at the University of Strasbourg and leader of the Urban Buildings pilot, unveiled a massive-scale simulation framework designed to “Map, Image, Simulate, and Capitalise” urban energy usage. The building sector is one of the

Urban environments face a silent challenge: the air we breathe and the invisible winds that shape our daily comfort. From the “canyon effect” of narrow streets trapping pollutants to the sudden danger of an accidental toxic gas release, understanding urban airflow is a necessity for public safety and sustainable city planning. As part of the

As the European Union pushes toward its ambitious climate targets, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources (RES) has moved from a distant goal to a daily reality. In 2023, renewables accounted for 46.9% of the EU’s electricity production, already surpassing the 2030 target of 42.5%. However, this shift introduces a significant technical

The science behind the HiDALGO2 innovations As global environmental, urban, and computing challenges expand, traditional computational frameworks frequently hit structural limits. Simulating entire cityscapes, tracing microscale atmospheric pollution, or predicting the flash progression of a wildfire requires massive processing capacity. However, raw power is no longer enough; next-generation engineering demands scalability, transparency, and energy awareness.

This article was authored in Polish by Małgorzata Szołucha, and published on April 28, 2026 on NCBR In a world where climate change, severe weather events, and energy transformation are becoming civilizational challenges, science capable of understanding and predicting them is increasingly important. Supercomputers, artificial intelligence, and advanced numerical simulations are coming to the rescue.

In a collaborative effort between HiDALGO2, SLB-analys, and ENCCS, researchers have developed a scalable HPC solution to simulate wind patterns across the entire city of Stockholm at unprecedented resolution. The Challenge Wind in urban environments significantly impacts inhabitant comfort and safety. Tall buildings can create “wind tunnels” where speeds far exceed averages, potentially putting pedestrians

The HiPEAC 2026 Conference in Kraków, Poland (January 26–28), brought together Europe’s leading experts in computer architecture and high-performance computing. Beyond the technical sessions, a major highlight for the project was the exploration of how Centres of Excellence (CoEs) deliver tangible value to the European research landscape and industry. The CoE Workshop: Rethinking Scientific Applications