Global Renewables Alliance Formed and IHA Joins Forces
The world has united under the banner of the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA), a coalition of over 40 nations and influential organizations, to expedite the transition from conventional to renewable energy sources. Leaders and experts have come together, driven by a shared commitment to combat environmental challenges through collaborative action. The inaugural GRA summit in […]
Hydropower renaissance: new horizons towards the green energy frontier
The significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions hinges on the efficient integration of renewable sources into the energy generation mix, among various other factors. Presently, hydropower stands as the predominant contributor to global renewable energy generation. However, within the European Union, an intricate challenge arises as a considerable number of hydropower plants approach the end […]
World Hydropower Congress 2023: Turning Hydropower Ambition into Action
Only two months for the highly anticipated 2023 World Hydropower Congress, scheduled to take place in Bali from 31 October to 2 November and organised by our partner IHA. With a mission to bridge the gap between climate ambition and actionable solutions, the Congress is expected to bring together more than 1,000 decision makers, innovators, […]
Hydropower’s Quest for Resilience to fight climate change
The recent failure of the Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine highlights the challenges faced by hydroelectric dams worldwide in 2023 due to extreme weather conditions. While the Kakhovka dam experienced historically high water levels, many other hydro facilities have suffered from depleted water levels, limiting their electricity generation potential. This has led to a decline […]
Hydropower: Tapping into centuries of potential energy generation
Hydropower has a rich history dating back centuries, with Greeks using waterwheels to grind wheat. Today, we continue to harness the power of moving water to generate electricity, albeit with upgraded systems. Hydropower is considered “firm, dispatchable, clean electricity” as it produces minimal air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, although damming rivers does have some […]
REPowerEU: one year after the launch
One year after the launch of the REPowerEU plan, the European Union (EU) remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting clean energy production and conservation. The EU aims to enhance energy supply diversification to prevent shortages while expediting a just and sustainable transition towards clean energy. To monitor the progress of the REPowerEU plan and […]
NREL’s Emulation Platform Unleashes Potential for Clean Energy Grid Integration
Hydropower plants are large and expensive, making it difficult to customize and test their designs. In contrast, wind and solar energy technologies are easier to model, perfect, and deploy. To address this challenge, researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed a Real-Time Hydropower Emulation Platform. This platform utilizes field data, mathematical models, […]
IHA Hydropower Outlook 2023: Global Growth and the Path to Net-Zero
According to the International Hydropower Association (IHA), hydropower accounted for 15% of the world’s electricity generation last year. China led the sector’s growth with a substantial increase of 24GW in capacity, marking the first time since 2016 that over 30GW of new capacity was built in a single year. Meanwhile, Switzerland, Portugal, and Turkey spearheaded […]
ETIP HYDROPOWER GENERAL ASSEMBLY INFORMATION SESSION TO BE HELD ON THE 27TH OF JUNE 2023
ETIP HYDROPOWER is pleased to announce that a General Assembly Information Session will be held online on the 27th of June 2023 starting at 9:35- 11:30 AM. The assembly aims to explain the ETIP HYDROPOWER governance structure and the steps that will be implemented in the coming months for participation in the ETIP process. […]
CONFERENCE: River Management and ecology organised by vgbe Energy
The joint Expert Event of vgbe energy and VÖU will bring together experts from policy, authorities, leading operators, manufacturers and suppliers, scientists, NGOs as well as further relevant stakeholders to discuss crucial issues in the fields of river management, restoration and ecology. Rivers are biodiversity hotspots and provide water for domestic supply, irrigation, power generation, […]