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2015 Hydropwer Status Report available for download
2015 Hydropwer Status Report available for downloadThe 2015 Hydropower Status Report is now available for download, providing comprehensive insights into new global developments in the sector,...
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Greenhouse gas and reservoirs research pushes forward in China
Although recent studies have shown that the gross greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Chinese reservoirs were not as high as previously estimated, there are nonetheless increased efforts to measure the...
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Webinar introducing the G-res tool: watch the recording
Banner: On Wednesday 2 December we hosted a webinar that provided an overview of the IHA/UNESCO project on the GHG status of freshwater reservoirs, an introduction to the G-res tool, as well as the...
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The year in pictures: 2015
At the end of 2015 we can look back on a significant year for hydropower, from the gathering of the sector at the World Hydropower Congress in Beijing, to the crucial Paris Agreement at COP21. Here are...
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Comparing power generation options: study highlights hydropower’s place in...
A Canadian study based on life-cycle assessments sheds light on how different power generation options and electricity mixes compare in terms of their greenhouse gas footprint and environmental...
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Hydropower’s most important characteristic is that it is renewable, survey...
In December 2015, the International Hydropower Association (IHA) conducted a new annual survey. More than 200 people involved in hydropower gave their views on a range of issues for the sector.Survey...
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Hydropower issues survey webinar: watch the recording
Banner: In December 2015, the International Hydropower Association (IHA) carried out an annual issues survey for the first time. This new, annual initiative aims to take the pulse of the hydropower...
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Video: 2015 World Hydropower Congress
Banner: The 2015 World Hydropower Conress took place on 19–21 May in Beijing, China, bringing together over 1,000 representatives of government, the finance sector, civil society, academia and industry...
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What will the Paris Agreement mean for hydropower development?
After two weeks of intense negotiations in Paris, 195 nations have agreed on a plan to hold the “increase in the global average temperature to well below 2° C above pre-industrial levels and to pursue...
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33 GW new hydropower capacity commissioned worldwide in 2015
33 GW of new hydropower capacity was commissioned in 2015, including 2.5 GW of pumped storage, according to estimates in our new briefing, 2016 Key Trends in Hydropower.At the end of 2015, the world’s...
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Interview: developing the G-res tool
We are moving towards the public release of the G-res tool, a framework for reporting the likely greenhouse-gas (GHG) impact of freshwater reservoirs. Yves Prairie, professor of biology at the...
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Insights on hydropower's future from four associations
Banner: We collaborated with HydroWorld to produce this short film, showcasing views on the sector from four different hydropower associations: the International Hydropower Association, National...
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2017 World Hydropower Congress to be hosted in Addis Ababa
2017 World Hydropower Congress to be hosted in Addis AbabaThe International Hydropower Association (IHA) announces that the 2017 World Hydropower Congress will take place in Addis Ababa at the African...
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CEO interview: Eric Martel, Hydro-Québec
Eric Martel is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hydro-Québec, having taken up the role in July 2015. He spoke to us about the company’s recent return to the market for international energy...
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IHA expands knowledge networks initiative
IHA expands knowledge networks initiativeThe International Hydropower Association is expanding its knowledge networks initiative to include eight topics identified as the most challenging for the...
View ArticleClimate bonds
Wednesday, May 10, 2017 4:30pm - 6:00pmItem Type: Focus sessionClimate bonds and green bonds are examples of the emerging instruments for project finance and investment in the energy sector that could...
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Thursday, May 11, 2017 9:00am - 10:30amPlenaryItem Type: Plenary sessionProperly planned hydro projects can provide grid stability, energy storage and flexibility for balancing more variable renewable...
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Hydropower generation and potential around the world
Banner: This short video introduces the role of hydropower in the world today and the future challenges for sustainable development.The total installed capacity for hydroelectricity has now surpassed...
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2015 World Hydropower Congress: day one in pictures
The 2015 World Hydropower got under way at the iconic Sunrise Kempinski Hotel at Yanqi Lake, Beijing, China on Tuesday 19 May. Here are some of the best moments from the opening day.Delegation leaders...
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2015 World Hydropower Congress: days two and three in pictures
The 2015 World Hydropower Congress has drawn to a close. Here we take a look at the highlights of the final two days of the congress.The African Union Commission convenes the day two opening...
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