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Generation
Latest growth figures on global hydropower capacity, not clean-cut
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.
Finance and Policy
Climate bonds: Finance now open for hydropower under new criteria
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.
Generation
Hydropower Sustainability Fund open for applications until May 2021
The Hydropower Sustainability ESG Assessment Fund will award a total of $1.02 million to 40 or more hydropower projects over four years.
Generation
The role of sustainable hydropower in the world’s green recovery
Are we moving quickly enough to build the hydropower capacity needed to support the energy transition? The answer is no, according to experts.
Generation
Hydropower sector to strengthen through IRENA and IHA partnership
While hydropower will continue to play an essential role in global electricity, its flexibility and storage capabilities are also important to complement variable renewables.
Generation
Sustainability pioneer to chair hydropower sustainability council
Dr Ashok Khosla, has been appointed as independent chair of the global council that governs sustainability guidance for hydropower.
Renewable energy
Renewables industry urges governments to scale-up climate action
Over 100 leading renewable energy players are members of the IRENA Coalition for Action urging governments to scale-up climate action.
Finance and Policy
Global sustainability standard for hydropower on the cards
IHA has published a consultation paper on the development of a global sustainability standard for hydropower. Public consultation open until 8 February 2021
Generation
International stakeholders address urgency of pumped storage hydropower
The International Hydropower Association and the US Department of Energy are leading an international forum on pumped storage hydropower.
Generation
IHA’s new training academy to advance sustainable hydropower
The International Hydropower Association's new training academy will expand and improve knowledge in hydropower sustainability.
