International Hydropower Association
International Hydropower Association is a association that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
Industry-first guide charts path to unlock investment in pumped storage hydropower
New guide launched today provides key decision-makers with recommendations for de-risking investments in pumped storage, responding to a rapid global shift toward renewable energy.
New World Bank report addresses gender equality in the hydropower sector
A game-changing report published by the World Bank’s Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), assesses women’s participation in the hydropower sector. The report, entitled, ‘Power with full force: Getting to gender equality in the hydropower sector’ draws out five key recommendations for stakeholders to consider when closing the remaining gender gaps in the sector: Start […]
Malcolm Turnbull, former PM of Australia announced as IHA’s new President
Australia’s former Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has been appointed President Designate of the International Hydropower Association. He will take up the Presidency from 31 October 2023 at the opening session of the World Hydropower Congress in Bali. On his election Mr Turnbull said: “The stakes have never been higher. The world is on a catastrophic […]
Global hydropower capacity grows by 34 GW in past year
2022 marks the first time since 2016 that more than 30 GW of hydropower came online, including 10 GW of pumped storage (PSH). Hydropower currently provides over 15% of the world’s electricity. Current pipeline shows 590 GW of hydropower projects at various stages of development, including 214 GW of PSH.
WWF report urges insurers to help improve hydropower’s sustainability
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has published a new report exploring how insurers can facilitate sustainable hydropower development. The report, ‘Insuring a nature-positive world, an insurers guide to hydropower’ acknowledges the role that hydropower will play in the clean energy transition, as an enabler of other variable renewables, such as wind and solar power. It offers practical […]
New partnership to boost sustainable hydropower in Commonwealth countries
The Commonwealth Secretariat and the International Hydropower Association (IHA) are teaming up to advance sustainable hydropower in member countries, in line with the Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Transition Agenda. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, and the CEO of IHA, Eddie Rich, outlines several key areas […]
Global campaign will highlight hydropower’s role in achieving net zero and energy security
The International Hydropower Association (IHA) is spearheading a new campaign calling for urgent investment in hydropower to combat climate change, accelerate progress towards net zero and strengthen energy security. A coalition of organisations and associations around the world are participating in the campaign, which will run under the slogan We can, with hydropower. The campaign […]
International government-led coalition calls for urgent action on pumped storage hydropower
‘Get used to blackouts’ or risk reverting to fossil fuels is the warning, unless the world scales up investment in water batteries to support fast-growing solar and wind power. This is the conclusion of the International Forum on Pumped Storage Hydropower, a grand coalition of 13 governments led by the U.S. Department of Energy, the […]
New hydropower certification and labelling scheme launched with global support
Leading hydropower companies and international organisations have declared their support for a new sustainability certification scheme for hydropower. The Hydropower Sustainability Standard, launched at the World Hydropower Congress on 8 September 2021, will help to ensure that hydropower projects across the world are recognised and certified for their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. Developed by a coalition […]