International Hydropower Association (IHA)

How can geomembranes help in waterproofing pumped storage schemes? 🌊🔍 A geomembrane is a synthetic, impermeable sheet that controls the movement of liquids and gases in a structure, system, or project. Geomembrane lining systems can be used to waterproof any of the structures that make up pumped storage schemes. Learn more about their benefits in pumped storage hydropower by reading Carpi Tech’s blog - https://lnkd.in/exNw4q7Q Carpi Tech are sponsoring the Pumped Storage: Powering Australia’s Energy Future session in Brisbane on 25th February. Learn more about the event here - https://lnkd.in/eQiVPFkK #WithHydropower #PumpedForPower #Geomembranes 

Valentine’s Day is about celebrating everyone you love and appreciate ❤️🏹 We want to take a moment to send love to everyone in our renewable energy family. Without all of you, we cannot make net zero goals a reality 🌊☀️🍃 Hydropower, wind, solar, green hydrogen, long-duration energy storage and geothermal. Together we make up the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA). Energy is at the heart of reaching climate goals, so let’s work together to triple renewables. #WithHydropower #PumpedForPower #3xRenewables #ValentinesDay Global Solar Council (GSC) Green Hydrogen Organisation - GH2 Long Duration Energy Storage Council (LDES Council) International Geothermal Association Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)

🌏 (Down) under two weeks, until Australia’s key stakeholders and thought leaders will come together in Brisbane and Sydney to discuss the future of pumped storage hydropower development to support Australia’s net zero ambitions and enhance global leadership. Deliverables from the events co-hosted by GHD and IHA will be directly shared with policymakers to help shape Australia's regulatory and market frameworks. The high-level events are made possible by the generous support of our sponsors, whose contributions are driving the development of PSH in Australia and advancing a more sustainable energy future: 🔷 ANDRITZ Hydro 🔷 Bechtel Corporation 🔷 Carpi Tech 🔷 EDF 🔷Queensland Hydro Events info: Brisbane: 25 February, 2025 Sydney: 27 February, 2025 📑 Read the De-risk guide being discussed at the event: https://lnkd.in/dQ4r2Rw4 📑 Read IHA's new PSH toolkit with global case studies: https://lnkd.in/dDJcvFsw #WithHydropower #PumpedforPower Rebecca Ellis, Helen Barbour-Bourne, Malcolm Turnbull

🚩🌊Hydropower Rewind! Here are some of the latest developments and news in the hydropower sector that you may have missed: Bulgaria’s NEK deploying BESS at hydropower plants https://lnkd.in/eMSNybgJ Kyrgyzstan to Focus on Hydropower and Economic Growth https://lnkd.in/ep4X_6D3 Iberdrola Sells Hydropower Plant in Brazil to French Firms https://lnkd.in/eBf9vYHh Fortum explores new potential pumped hydro storage plants in Sweden https://lnkd.in/eAP__8zv ➡Tune in every week for more updates on the hydropower community 📰Sign up to the IHA monthly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eiYAfykh #WithHydropower #PumpedForPower

HYDROGRID are hosting a webinar next week on optimising cascade operations for small and medium hydro! 🌊 📅 At 15:30 CET on 18th February, Liana Haugan and Roman Schilter will cover topics including the implementation of a digital water management platform and managing the complexities of hydrological setups. Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/df6FW4gr

We hosted a webinar today to discuss IHA's Pumped Storage Policy Toolkit, a critical framework for unlocking the potential of pumped storage projects worldwide. At the heart of this toolkit is a call for long-term collaboration between governments and the private sector—essential for these lifetime infrastructure projects. The toolkit lays out: ✅ Policy recommendations for decision-makers ✅ Innovative solutions for overcoming barriers to implementation ✅ Country-specific pumped storage targets and applications While significant progress has been made, more action is needed to meet global storage goals. The solutions and recommendations highlighted in this framework aim to bridge that gap. With huge thanks, IHA's Gordon Edge, Head of Policy and Insights and Rebecca Ellis, Senior Energy Policy Manager were joined by: Jai Prakash Shivahare, IAS Managing Director of Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) encouraged developers to look to Gujarat for energy storage development opportunities. He highlighted the importance for renewable energy sites to include energy solutions with many of Gujurat's renewable projects covering pumped storage in their plans. With a focus on making their energy transition just and affordable. He emphasised Gujurat as an investor friendly state, with fast approvals, an eco system of infrastructure, in a state that is strategically located. Li Zhiguo Director of Business Department of Hydropower and Pumped Storage at China Three Gorges Corp. celebrated the global consensus for more pumped storage development, with an emphasis on policy makers needing consistent policies and incentives to support its sustainable development. He highlighted the need for pumped storage to be standardised, lowering cost and investment to support development. He also pointed out pumped storage is a key tool for regulating the grid and China's work to restructure energy grids with pumped storage as a key part of this restructure. ➡️ Access the toolkit: https://lnkd.in/dDJcvFsw

IHA welcomes Dolma Impact Fund to its membership - the first institutional fund manager focused on Nepal. With Nepal’s renewable energy sector rapidly expanding, the company has cited IHA membership as an opportunity for expertise and best practices that will enhance its efforts to advance sustainability, while scaling clean energy investments. Tim Gocher OBE DL, Founder and CEO, Dolma Impact Fund, said: “Sustainable hydropower is not just about generating clean energy; it’s about building resilient communities, protecting biodiversity and driving long-term economic growth. At Dolma, we believe in creating lasting impact by balancing infrastructure development with environmental and social responsibility.” Eddie Rich, IHA CEO, commented: “IHA welcomes Dolma as members. We look forward to helping Dolma develop its sustainable investment practices in one of the most exciting markets in the world. Nepal is developing its hydropower sector at a rapid rate. IHA opened its Himalayas Office in Kathmandu last year and last week co-hosted a workshop on Unlocking the Green Monetisation of Nepal’s Hydropower in Kathmandu, alongside Independent Power Producers' Association, Nepal (IPPAN) and ProClime. I look forward to supporting Dolma's efforts in clean and green investment in the country.” Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/epyUpn5X #WithHydropower #Nepal #NewMembers

⏱️ There’s still TIME to be ambitious. Time to turn global goals into national plans. Time to deliver change. 🤝 As governments shape their national climate plans - #NDCs, they have a critical window to set ambitious, specific, and actionable targets for renewables. Getting this right is more important than being on time - strong, well-designed plans will unlock jobs, economic growth, and a competitive clean energy future. 🌍 IHA joins over 200 organisations worldwide, calling on leaders to seize this opportunity and ensure their plans drive investment, jobs, and a competitive clean energy future. Strong NDCs mean strong economies. Now it’s time for governments to lead - to #NowDeliverChange #WithHydropower 🔗 Join us: https://ow.ly/Ap1850UVueo Global Renewables Alliance (GRA)

Join Us for an Exclusive Webinar – Tomorrow, Tuesday, 11 February 2025 at 09:00–10:00 GMT Back by popular demand! We're hosting a second session to explore IHA’s brand-new Policy Toolkit—a must-have resource for policymakers looking to drive the growth of pumped storage hydropower. This webinar will specifically focus on case studies from China and India. What to Expect: ✔️ Expert insights on real-world policy support for pumped storage ✔️ Practical applications of IHA’s key recommendations ✔️ Interactive discussion with top industry leaders Confirmed Speakers: 🔹 Jai Prakash Shivahare, IAS – Managing Director, Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) 🔹 Li Zhiguo – Director of Business Department, Hydropower & Pumped Storage, CTG 🔹 Gordon Edge – Head of Policy & Insights, IHA 🔹 Rebecca Ellis – Senior Policy Manager, IHA Don’t miss out—secure your spot now! 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eFEAWJPK PC: Consumers Energy / Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

🔍 Looking to find out more about hydropower and its contribution to the renewable energy mix? 🗺️ Look no further than Andy Calitz's Global Hydropower Tour with Mary Hemmingsen, CPA. The Tour includes a look at China Three Gorges, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Itaipu, and the proposed new mega hydro plant on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet, China. 📺 Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/eefMPSzu