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Why Hydropower is Essential for a Sustainable Future ⚡💧 This article from the Joint Research Centre (JRC) is a must-read for anyone passionate about renewable energy. It explores the critical role hydropower plays in energy resilience and climate goals, emphasizing its ability to provide clean, reliable, and flexible power. With global demand for renewable solutions surging, hydropower is the backbone of sustainable energy systems, offering storage and grid stability. Dive into the research/report to understand how hydropower can shape a greener, energy-secure future: https://lnkd.in/dcBNUHbi #Hydropower #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #CleanPower #EU

🌍 Eurelectric and IHA Partner to Boost Sustainable Hydropower in Europe ⚡ Eurelectric and the International Hydropower Association (IHA) have formed a strategic partnership to promote sustainable hydropower across Europe. This collaboration aims to enhance hydropower’s role in the continent’s clean energy transition, ensuring that hydropower development aligns with environmental and sustainability goals. 🔹 Sustainable Hydropower Growth: The partnership will focus on advancing sustainable hydropower practices, making hydropower a key player in Europe’s renewable energy mix. 🔹 Clean Energy Transition: Hydropower is crucial for balancing grids and integrating other renewable sources like wind and solar, helping Europe meet its net-zero emissions targets. 🔹 Environmental Responsibility: Both organisations will work together to ensure that hydropower development protects ecosystems while supporting the region’s energy needs. 💬 How can hydropower development strike a balance between sustainability and energy demand in Europe? Read more: https://lnkd.in/dS5nUK-z #Hydropower #SustainableEnergy #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #Eurelectric #IHA #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #NetZero #GreenEnergy #UtilityWire #ClimateAction #Europe #EnvironmentalProtection #WaterPower

In recognition of Global Hydropower Day on October 11, we’re sharing key insights and resources about hydropower's crucial role in the path to net-zero. 📣 🌏 Organized by the International Hydropower Association (IHA), the event underscores the importance of sustainable hydropower for clean energy, economic growth, and resilient communities. Here’s why hydropower matters: ⚫ It provides reliable, low-carbon energy, stabilizing grids and complementing other renewables. ⚫Doubling global capacity by 2050 is critical for achieving net-zero goals. ⚫Projects worldwide are driving local development, energy access, and job creation. Get involved and learn more about hydropower’s impact: https://lnkd.in/eucB9pDi #GlobalHydropowerDay #RenewableEnergy #NetZero #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #Hydropower

#HappyEarthDay : 🌍 With #Hydropowerplants, we're proud to harness the natural flow of #rivers to #power a #greenerfuture. : #Hydropower is a big player in #sustainableenergy, offering a #cleaner, #reliable #power source while protecting our planet. UNIDO Small Hydropower : ''#Smallhydropower (#SHP) is an integral part of a broader UNIDO strategy towards #sustainable industrial development and the transition to a #cleanenergy future. UNIDO is a strong advocate of small hydropower since this #renewable energy technology provides access to #clean and #costefficient #energy, and helps reduce #CO2emissions, achieve greater ener­gy independence and improve the living standards of local communities. SHP con­tributes to mitigating #climatechange and reducing poverty. SHP plants are beneficial for industry as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) thanks to their higher electricity production capacity and longer expected lifetime. They create opportunities for SMEs development and economic leap-frogging. For remote rural areas, SHP plants can serve as the primary energy source and provide grid stability for isolated grid solutions...'' #Hydropower #SustainableandCleanEnergy #Flexibility #Storage https://lnkd.in/gneJhaw4 Adrian Lindermuth Kristian Ruby Sanja Komadina Eva Kremere Ayşen Toksöz Ünalan Rana Ghoneim Maria Grineva ZELİHA SİLLELİ ÜNAL Petra Schwager İrem BİLİR Suleyman Yilmaz Emanuele Quaranta Eddie Rich Rebecca Ellis Chukwuebuka Edum Elvan Tuğsuz Güven Frank Mette Turgay Akgun Uğur Cingi Tobias Keitel Sebastian Mayerhofer Brian Selby Frederic Ribieras Gemma Regniez MSc, FRSA Laura Monikowska João Costa Debbie Gray Matteo Bianciotto Elena Vagnoni Eleonora Rinaldi Peter Stettner Dams & Hydropower Turkiye Summit

Today is Global Hydropower Day, celebrating the vital role of hydropower in sustainable energy production, its contribution to climate change adaptation, and its crucial importance in supplying water for various uses and purposes!

𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 A new study from PNNL predicts a slight increase in hydropower generation in the Pacific Northwest by 2039. However, climate change could impact when and how this energy is used. Hydropower, currently providing 𝟲𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆, faces challenges from shifting snowmelt and unpredictable weather. As we move towards a more renewable future, enhancing hydropower’s flexibility—through innovations like pumped storage—will be crucial. Link: https://lnkd.in/ePtNXYkq #Hydropower #RenewableEnergy #ClimateChange #CleanEnergy

On International Hydropower Day, let's recognise how hydropower’s reliable, renewable electricity is fueling the production of green hydrogen, a key pillar for decarbonizing global energy systems. Together, they're driving the shift to net-zero, providing the flexible, clean energy needed for a sustainable future. 🌊⚡💧

Hydropower has long been a cornerstone of energy generation in Southeast Europe (SEE), offering a reliable and renewable energy source. As climate change accelerates, however, the future of hydropower in SEE is increasingly uncertain. With more volatility in precipitation patterns, the countries of the region must take a proactive approach to managing their hydropower assets while considering alternative solutions. Strengthening the integration of national grids within Southeast Europe (SEE) and connecting them to the broader European grid can significantly boost cross-border electricity trade. This integration acts as a buffer during local shortages and opens up market opportunities when hydropower production exceeds domestic demand. The Energy Community has been working towards creating a more unified and competitive energy market in the region – an essential strategy given the expected climate-related challenges. In cases where a new interconnector promises positive social welfare benefits but is not financially viable, investment grants, such as those from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), can provide the necessary support. Additionally, cross-border cost allocation (CBCA) mechanisms may help facilitate the implementation of new interconnections. Over the past decade, several key interconnection projects have been planned or completed, such as the Italy-Montenegro undersea cable and the Trans-Balkan Corridor. However, beyond new physical infrastructure, market coupling could reduce price disparities between the Balkan and German markets by making better use of existing infrastructure. Expanding the development of renewable energy sources, particularly wind, solar and biomass can help reduce the region’s reliance on hydropower. If these new capacities are truly additional – rather than merely replacing existing fossil-fuel plants – and grow faster than the demand for electricity, the SEE region could build surplus capacity. This surplus would be particularly beneficial if the weather-driven excess power can be exported to external markets, which requires sufficient transmission infrastructure to connect with neighbouring regions. #hydropower #southeasteurope #drought #crossborderelectricitytrade #regionalcooperation #connectingeuropefacility #interconnections #crossbordercostallocation #supergrids #worldgrid #worldgridproject

Long-duration energy storage is the key to a sustainable energy future. Without it we are hamstrung by the ebb and flow of the sun and the wind. The UK's topography presents a unique opportunity to exploit the benefits of pumped storage hydropower. If constraints around planning, nimbyism and environmental factors can be navigated, this project would be the first pumped storage hydropower facility to be built in more than 40 years. Incredibly exciting prospect. #longdurationenergystorage #pumpedstoragehydro #energytransition https://lnkd.in/da-pSfH2

Hydropower Remains Renewable Leader Despite Climate Challenges—As the oldest renewable energy resource, hydropower is well-established as a reliable source of dispatchable energy. Yet, it is often overlooked and taken for granted. It’s commonly believed that hydro’s potential is tapped out in the U.S., but many opportunities exist to add capacity at non-powered dams and on repowering projects. https://lnkd.in/evuQsUGg #renewableenergy #hydropower