June 2026

As high-performance computing (HPC) scales up to the exascale era, the demand for massive computing power has never been higher. For projects like HiDALGO2, which relies on extreme-scale simulations to address critical global challenges—such as urban air quality, wildfire propagation, and renewable energy optimisation—computational performance is non-negotiable. However, as our systems grow more powerful, managing their […]

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

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