Innovative Solution, the “Tidal Gardens” which may extend the utilization of tidal energy beyond areas of very high tides. This solution has been studied by Electricité de France and presented to ICOLD Congress in 2015 and to ICOLD Awards in 2018. Renewable energy and energy storage Since 2009, F. Lempérière has presented various studies of the world energy problems and proposed two innovative solutions for energy storage: - “Twin Dams” associating two dams along a large river. - “Emerald Lakes” creating dams at sea along a cliff. F. Lempérière also proposed solutions for early reduction of fossil and nuclear energy. Awards In 1996, F. Lempérière was awarded by the French Academy of Sciences. In the ICOLD congress of 2018, he received a special ICOLD Award for a “Life time Achievement”. References External links http://www.hydrocoop.org, the website of the nonprofit Organization HydroCoop French civil engineers École Polytechnique alumni École des Ponts ParisTech alumni 1926 births Living people