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The International Forum on Pumped Storage Hydropower, warn in a report that conventional batteries alone cannot provide adequate storage and grid flexibility.

The AfDB’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has approved a $1 million grant for the modernisation of Africa’s hydropower fleet, which is expected to add 200MW in generation capacity.

The IHA's 2021 status report shows that installed global hydropower capacity rose by 1.6% to 1,330GW over the past year but is falling short.

New criteria has made it possible for certification of hydropower climate bonds, which are formally available for issuers of green debt products across all markets.

The Hydropower Sustainability ESG Assessment Fund will award a total of $1.02 million to 40 or more hydropower projects over four years.

Are we moving quickly enough to build the hydropower capacity needed to support the energy transition? The answer is no, according to experts.

While hydropower will continue to play an essential role in global electricity, its flexibility and storage capabilities are also important to complement variable renewables.

Dr Ashok Khosla, has been appointed as independent chair of the global council that governs sustainability guidance for hydropower.

Over 100 leading renewable energy players are members of the IRENA Coalition for Action urging governments to scale-up climate action.

IHA has published a consultation paper on the development of a global sustainability standard for hydropower. Public consultation open until 8 February 2021