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Research suggests optimal dam locations to mitigate flash floods
23 October, 2023
A recent study published in the Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies...
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Celebrate Global Hydropower Day and its impact on sustainable energy
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 by In recognition of the remarkable contribution of sustainable hydropower to a greener and more sustainable world, the International Hydropower Association (IHA) is spearheading...

Global renewable energy sector added 13.7 million jobs in 2022
Tuesday, October 03, 2023 by In a significant milestone for the renewable energy industry, the global workforce in the sector expanded to over 13.7 million jobs in 2022, marking a substantial increase of one...

Call for papers - Dam Engineering
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 by Our sister publication, Dam Engineering, is currently accepting paper submissions on the planning, design, construction & maintenance of reservoirs, dams & barrages + scientific...

Clean energy growth keeps path to 1.5°C climate goal open, but stronger international cooperation urgently needed, says IEA update
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 by In an update to the International Energy Agency's (IEA) landmark Net Zero Roadmap, the path to limiting global warming to 1.5°C remains open thanks to the record growth of clean...

European Commission's Horizon Programme initiates call for hydropower equipment development projects
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 by The European Commission, under the Horizon research Programme, has announced a call for projects focused on the "Development of hydropower equipment for improving...

WaterPower Canada unveils guidebook to help maximize hydropower's role in Canada's Net-zero electricity grid
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 by WaterPower Canada (WPC) has unveiled a comprehensive guidebook aimed at assisting policymakers in unlocking the complete potential of water-generated electricity.

Drought-driven shift from hydropower to fossil fuels raises emissions and imperils public health, Stanford study reveals
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 by Droughts in Western states have resulted in higher carbon emissions and pose a threat to human health as hydropower is replaced by fossil fuels, according to research conducted...

IHA calls for public feedback on landmark Bali Statement on Powering Sustainable Growth
Thursday, July 13, 2023 by The International Hydropower Association (IHA) has released the first draft of the Bali Statement on Powering Sustainable Growth for public feedback. This landmark document, which...

Hydropower Emulation Platform enables testing of large-scale plants in laboratory setting
Thursday, June 29, 2023 by Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed a groundbreaking Real-Time Hydropower Emulation Platform, enabling the testing of large-scale...

Bluemethane, IHA and UQAM to establish global hydropower methane monitoring network
Friday, June 23, 2023 by Bluemethane has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Hydropower Association (IHA) and Lab Yves Prairie-UQAM to establish a comprehensive...

Annual renewable power must triple by 2030 to achieve climate goals, says IRENA report
Thursday, June 22, 2023 by The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has released its World Energy Transitions Outlook (WETO) 2023, emphasizing the urgent need for a significant increase in renewable...

USBR awards $255,000 to winners of River Modeling Prize Competition
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 by The US Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) has announced the winners of the Divide and Conquer Challenge, a competition aimed at enhancing the speed and efficiency of numerical models used...

Global hydropower capacity grows by 34GW, but falls short of net zero 2050 targets, says IHA’s World Hydropower Outlook
Thursday, June 08, 2023 by The International Hydropower Association (IHA) has released its inaugural World Hydropower Outlook, which reveals that global hydropower capacity grew by 34GW in the past year....

IHA’s World Hydropower Outlook available for download
Wednesday, June 07, 2023 by The International Hydropower Association has announced the first edition of the World Hydropower Outlook is available for download. The Outlook sets out a realistic roadmap to...

Key insights unveiled in annual Ear to the River Hydropower Industry Report
Thursday, May 18, 2023 by The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA), the Hydropower Foundation and Kleinschmidt Associates has announced the release of the second annual "Ear to the River" survey. Launched in...

US Society on Dams and Kenneth D. Hansen launch $10,000 Concrete Dam Paper Award
Monday, May 15, 2023 by The US Society on Dams, in association with Kenneth D. Hansen, is pleased to announce the Kenneth D. Hansen Concrete Dam Paper Award.

Hydro capacity needs to double by 2050 and more refurb needed – IRENA report
Friday, February 17, 2023 by If the world is to completely decarbonise and meet the climate goals set in the Paris Agreement, hydropower installed capacity, including pumped storage hydropower, should more...

Large dams face around 26% loss of storage by 2050 says new research
Friday, January 13, 2023 by Large dams worldwide have lost an estimated 13% to 19% of their combined original storage capacity as a result of trapped sediment, with that number set to rise to 23% to 28% by 2050,...

Report identifies ways to increase renewables, including hydropower, in Kyrgyz Republic
Monday, January 09, 2023 by A new report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has identified concrete actions that could help the Kyrgyz Republic reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 44%...

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