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Can a hydropower-specific #sustainability standard be used for other #energy sources? 🤔 Look no further! 👀 Sustainability is more than a word or process. 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭. By learning from leading standards like the #HydropowerSustainabilityStandard (HSS), other sectors can benefit from top class sustainability knowledge 🏆 Last month, we saw an example of this in practice when our Deputy Executive Director Alain Kilajian and HSS Accredited Lead Assessor simon howard trained 50 staff from Sarawak Energy. The diverse group included personnel from their hydropower plants, transmissions lines and thermal projects! The training was full of practical case studies and interactive activities 🤩 We are looking to support Sarawak Energy to implement projects that empower local communities and bring a net positive to the environment 🌏 💦 🌿 #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #withhydropower International Hydropower Association (IHA)

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🌍 Did you know? Certifying your hydropower projects is a way to showcase your commitment to UN SDGs! 🌍 Aligning with Goals 6, 7, and 13 means better water management, more renewable energy, and stronger climate action. Oh, and the Hydropower Sustainability Standard also underpins efforts to protect aquatic life (SDG 14), protect terrestrial ecosystems (SDG 15), and spur innovation in sustainable infrastructure (SDG 9). Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eCpBgEyF Have a look at the already certified projects here: https://lnkd.in/dUyvf_Kd #HydropowerSustainabilityStandard #UN #SDGs

On the occasion of Global Hydropower Day, we asked our #HydroGreat team what hydropower means to them. One thing's for sure, they are pretty passionate about what they do. Swipe through to read their inspiring stories. What does hydropower mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments below using #GlobalHydropowerDay. Let’s keep pushing for a sustainable tomorrow. #Hydropower #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #Hydrogrid

Hydro REDUXA is a game-changer in aluminium production! By using renewable energy, mainly hydropower, it cuts carbon emissions to nearly zero, making the process way more sustainable. Safetyline Jalousie uses this cleaner aluminium in their louvres, helping you get the energy-efficient, eco-friendly solutions you need, all while supporting green building standards. #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #CleanEnergy #HydroREDUXA #GreenBuilding #SafetylineJalousie #EnergyEfficiency https://lnkd.in/gACV8hrn

Renewable energies represents a critical step toward a sustainable future, and hydropower is a key player in this transformation. By harnessing the natural flow of water, hydropower generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. At UC RUSAL, we integrate renewable energy like hydropower into our operations to drive cleaner production practices. This approach not only aligns innovation with environmental responsibility but also sets a foundation for a greener future. Together, let’s continue to shape a world where industrial progress and sustainability go hand in hand.  #RenewableEnergy #Hydropower #Sustainability #Innovation #RUSAL

🌍💡Hydropower infrastructure is built to last for decades, offering a reliable and sustainable source of clean energy for generations to come. With #Store2Hydro, we’re taking this further by minimizing environmental impacts while maintaining storage capacity. Our work on a digital twin—simulating hydraulics and sediment transport—will help optimize hydropower performance over the long term, ensuring sustainable and flexible energy solutions for the future. By extending the lifespan of hydropower and improving efficiency, #Store2Hydro is making a significant contribution to a greener and more sustainable Europe. 🌿⚡ #Sustainability #Hydropower #LongTermSolutions #Store2Hydro #GreenEnergy #RenewableEnergy

Statera Energy has announced details of the Ness Weir II project, aimed at safeguarding Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal from the growing impacts of climate change and extreme weather. The project includes modifications to the existing weir, originally designed by Thomas Telford, to better manage water levels. Key proposals involve raising the weir’s crest, adding a new fish pass, and installing a tilting weir sluice to enhance water level control. Statera asserts that these changes will support both the ecological and economic health of the region while also boosting energy security in the UK. By stabilizing Loch Ness water levels, the project will allow proposed pumped storage hydro initiatives, such as Statera’s 600MW Loch Kemp project, to operate efficiently year-round. Loch Ness, the UK’s largest freshwater body by volume, is crucial to the Scottish Highlands’ landscape and economy. However, climate change has increased the frequency of extreme weather events, threatening water levels. The proposed changes, according to Statera, would not alter the maximum or minimum operational water levels or increase flood risk. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dmDuBv57 #lochness #climatechange #pumpedstorage

Hydropower is the leading source of renewable electricity generation, but it can disrupt aquatic habitats and hinder migratory species. It is imperative that we work to protect aquatic species while maintaining hydropower's benefit to the grid. Gia Schneider talked with MIT Technology Review's Casey Crownhart about how FishSafe™ turbines are one tool we can use to balance river ecosystem health with global climate goals. Read the full story to learn more! 🐟💧🌍 #Hydropower #RenewableEnergy #SustainableTech #ClimateAction #FishSafe #CleanEnergy #MITTechReview #WithHydropower https://lnkd.in/g-8uHwtY