Sustainability guidelines define good practice for hydropower
Sustainability guidelines define good practice for hydropower 13 December 2018New sustainability guidelines released today present a definition of the processes and outcomes relating to good...
View ArticleIHA Young Researcher Award opens to emerging engineers and scientists
IHA Young Researcher Award opens to emerging engineers and scientists10 December 2018Young engineers and scientists researching hydropower, water and energy systems can now apply for the International...
View Article2015 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...
View Article2015 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...
View ArticleThe case for versatile hydrophobic rare-earth oxide coatings in hydropower...
Sami Khan is the winner of the IHA Young Researcher Award 2015. In the article, he discusses his research on how hydrophobic materials can help to improve the efficiency of hydropower systems.For...
View ArticleVideo: "We see hydropower as an essential part of Sustainable Energy for...
Kandeh Yumkella is the United Nations under-secretary general and the chief executive of Sustainable Energy for All. In this video interview, he spoke with us about the challenges in managing water...
View ArticleOff-grid hydropower boost for agribusiness in Uganda
An initiative in Uganda seeks to help agricultural development by encouraging the implementation of small hydropower projects that deliver electricity to farmers, agribusiness, and other customers in...
View ArticleInterview: Maria Van Der Hoeven, Executive Director, IEA
Maria Van Der Hoeven is the executive director of the International Energy Agency. She spoke with us about hydropower's role in the world's energy future, whether global capacity could be sustainably...
View ArticleBlog: Decisions that define success in a hydro digitalisation project
Across the world, the owners and operators of hydropower projects built decades ago are weighing up the benefits of updating their systems and controls with new digital technology. The benefits include...
View ArticleDecision-makers address climate change and digitalisation at workshop
Decision-makers address climate change and digitalisation at workshop11 October 2018More than 70 senior hydropower decision-makers came together for an IHA workshop to share experiences and look at...
View ArticleHydropower operators discuss ‘new reality’ of digitalisation
Hydropower operators discuss ‘new reality’ of digitalisation1 October 2018 With benefits including reduced operation and maintenance costs, and enhanced data analysis and project management, the...
View ArticleIHA launches Fellow membership for hydropower professionals
IHA launches Fellow membership for hydropower professionals13 September 2018Experienced professionals working in the hydropower community can now apply to become a Fellow of the International...
View ArticleIDB and IHA partner to promote the sustainable modern role of hydropower
IDB and IHA partner to promote the sustainable modern role of hydropower5 September 2018The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Hydropower Association (IHA) have signed a...
View ArticleUnited Nations forum: achieving sustainability goals through integration
United Nations forum: achieving sustainability goals through integration27 July 2018The first global review of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) on water and energy took place at a recent...
View ArticleBlog: Hydropower development in Ethiopia to attain sustainable growth
Hydropower based development in Ethiopia provides a gateway to economic transformation through industrialisation, urbanisation and through the provision of access to modern energy to rural areas,...
View ArticleBlog: Hydropower and Sarawak’s journey in renewable energy development
With Sarawak being unique and blessed with an abundance of natural resources, it is only logical to explore and harness renewables from these resources, writes Chief Minister Yab Datuk Patinggi Dr...
View ArticleNew tools launched for assessing hydropower good practice
New tools launched for assessing hydropower good practice11 July 2018A multi-stakeholder coalition of civil society, industry, governments and financial institutions today launched an expanded suite of...
View ArticleWater infrastructure essential in tackling freshwater challenge
Water infrastructure essential in tackling freshwater challenge 18 June 2018The International Hydropower Association addressed the challenges of managing freshwater and the opportunities provided by...
View ArticleIntergovernmental meeting briefed on Paris 2019 World Hydropower Congress
Intergovernmental meeting briefed on Paris 2019 World Hydropower Congress14 June 2018Plans for the 2019 World Hydropower Congress have been presented at an intergovernmental meeting of the United...
View Article2018 Hydropower Status Report shows record rise in clean electricity
2018 Hydropower Status Report shows record rise in clean electricityBeijing, China, 24 May 2018A record 4,185 terawatt hours (TWh) in electricity was generated from hydropower last year, according to...
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