International Hydropower Association (IHA)

📢 Registration for the International Forum on Pumped Storage Hydropower is now open! 🌊 Join global leaders delivering high-level action that shapes the future of energy storage and contributes to the global energy transition. 🚨 This event will bring world experts together to develop the policies and practices needed to unlock the development of this essential technology. 💡 In September this year, the government-led Forum will be the culmination of a year-long campaign on pumped storage to accelerate action on the unsung hero of the energy transition. It will be held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 9-10 September. 🌍 Welcoming Heads of State, Ministers, CEOs, banks, Intergovernmental Organisations and other key industry stakeholders from around the world, this must-attend event is the route to resolving how the world will achieve 1,500 GW of storage capacity by 2030. Learn more about the Forum - https://lnkd.in/e7hEg6jc Secure your place now! - https://lnkd.in/eeaiAjEP #PumpedForPower #WithHydropower #PumpedStorage Global Renewables Alliance (GRA)

🚩🌊Hydropower Rewind! Here are some of the latest developments and news in the hydropower sector that you may have missed: European Investment Bank (EIB) and Iberdrola sign two loans for investments in energy storage infrastructure in Extremadura https://lnkd.in/evn8MerK NHPC Limited commissions three units of Parbati-II hydroelectric project https://lnkd.in/eY6vv_QD European Investment Bank (EIB) and Ukrhydroenergo discuss energy cooperation in Kyiv https://lnkd.in/eR9U_NY4 Vast majority of Canadians support new hydro development, survey finds https://lnkd.in/eaxXwWjH ➡Tune in every week for more updates on the hydropower community 📰Sign up to the IHA monthly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eiYAfykh

The Indonesia–Switzerland Hydropower Conference 2025, held under the theme "Uniting Forces to Power Sustainable Growth," concluded today in Jakarta, marking a significant milestone in bilateral cooperation for advancing sustainable hydropower development in Indonesia. Key Highlights and Outcomes: ➡️ Emphasis on Indonesia’s Hydropower Potential ➡️ Showcasing Innovative Swiss Technologies including digital tools for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, small-scale hydro solutions, and hydro-battery hybrid systems. ➡️ Hydropower Sustainability Standard ➡️ Pumped Storage Hydropower for Energy Transition ➡️ Large Hydropower Development and Multi-Purpose Dams “IHA was honoured to be part of this event, highlighting key areas for future collaboration. Our commitment is not only to support Indonesia’s sustainable hydropower ambitions but also to help sustainable hydropower grow worldwide,” said Karen Atkinson, Vice Chair of IHA. Read the news item: https://lnkd.in/eWSVug2X SMEC, PT PLN (Persero), ANDRITZ Hydro, Sarawak Energy, Carpi Tech, Swiss Business Hub Southeast Asia + Pacific #WithHydropower

2024 saw the largest increase in renewable energy capacity to date – with the addition of 585 gigawatts (GW) of renewables as reported by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). By this calculation, renewables accounted for 46% of global installed power capacity. This report shares that renewables accounted for a record 92.5% of global power additions, largely due to significant growth in solar and wind power. ☀️ 🌬️ With the increase of global solar and wind development, the world needs reliable and secure energy storage. Pumped storage hydropower is an established solution to this energy storage challenge. 💧 🔋 At the International Forum on Pumped Storage, global leaders will come together to advance this proven technology. Be a part of the conversation and register for the Forum: https://lnkd.in/e7hEg6jc Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) Global Solar Council (GSC) #WithHydropower #3XRenewables #PumpedforPower

The State of Andhra Pradesh was the final stop of the IHA delegation’s visit to India 🇮🇳📍 IHA met with Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar, AV Rajamouli IAS, Secretary to the Chief Minister and Dr M Srinivasa Shankara Prasad, Principal Technical Advisor to the Minster for MSME. Discussions centred on Andhra Pradesh’s growing pumped storage capacity and how the state can utilise its potential sustainably. 🍃⚡️ The state is home to the Pinnapuram pumped storage project, which is currently under construction. The 1,680 MW project is being developed by Greenko Group and is expected to be fully operational soon. Andhra has a significant potential for PSH projects, with a total capacity of approximately 42,020 MW. Read about the IHA’s visit to India in full here - https://lnkd.in/eZ2pzyi2 #WithHydropower #PumpedForPower #India #AndhraPradesh

The application window is now open for projects seeking to benefit from the UK Government and Ofgem’s new cap and floor scheme for LDES! ⚡ 🔹 What’s the opportunity? The cap and floor mechanism is designed to de-risk investment in LDES, ensuring a minimum revenue floor for developers while capping excessive returns. This helps manage the high capital costs and long build times of LDES projects—technologies that are crucial for a secure, low-carbon, and cost-effective energy future. This will support the UK's Clean Power 2030 goals. Government-backed studies suggest that widespread LDES deployment could save up to £24 billion for the energy system and consumers by 2050. By establishing this first-of-its-kind cap and floor regime, the UK is positioning itself as a global leader in clean energy innovation. Key dates: ✅ Application window opened: 8 April 2025 📆 Submission deadline: 9 June 2025 📆 First project approvals expected: Q2 2026 This is a transformational moment for LDES in the UK. ➡️ Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eUFUcfv8 ➡️ Interested in being part of the movement to encourage more pumped storage hydropower development? Attend the International Forum on Pumped Storage in September: https://lnkd.in/e7hEg6jc #LDES #WithHydropower #PumpedforPower #Renewables #3XRenewables Global Renewables Alliance (GRA), Long Duration Energy Storage Council (LDES Council), UK Government Investments (UKGI)

🚩🌊Hydropower Rewind! Here are some of the latest developments and news in the hydropower sector that you may have missed: Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project, Tanzania, achieves full capacity https://lnkd.in/eY5KGmST Portugal's renewables cover 81% of power demand in Q1, with hydropower the largest source https://lnkd.in/eez4kUmk Kamoa-Kakula reaches major turning point following a significant increase in imported hydroelectric power https://lnkd.in/ekzHUUDz Ofgem super-charges UK clean power storage as "cap and floor" scheme launches https://lnkd.in/e8cnAWGr ➡Tune in every week for more updates on the hydropower community 📰Sign up to the IHA monthly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eiYAfykh #WithHydropower #PumpedForPower Global Renewables Alliance (GRA)

A hydropowered birthday surprise 🎈🌊 The IHA delegation in India were invited to visit Voith Hydro’s manufacturing facility in Vadodara, just days after its 15th birthday. The site in Gujarat is responsible for the manufacturing of critical infrastructure and components needed for hydropower projects across the world. This includes turbines, pumps, generators, automation and shut-off valves. ⚡️ Watch the full video below to gain an insight into what life is like in a hydropower manufacturing facility. #WithHydropower #India #Gujarat #Vadodara #Voith #Infrastructure #Manufacturing Voith Group Anoop Roy Raj Vidyarthi Iryna Petriashvili Kiran Bose Eddie Rich Bose Sumantraa

Only one week until the first webinar offered by Women in Sustainable Hydropower (WISH) network. 💧 ♀️ Four panellists will be speaking about the topic of: “Women’s Mentorship Experiences and Successes.” In this session, four panellists will share their personal mentorship journeys, emphasising the significant impact that mentoring has had on their professional and personal development. Date: April 15, 2025 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM EDT WISH was founded in 2024 as an informal network of women's organizations dedicated to providing a platform for women in the hydropower sector and related business fields. Register: https://lnkd.in/gTvcB-Eb

Dr. K. M. Abraham CFA, Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Kerala welcomed the IHA delegation in India to his office yesterday in Thiruvananthapuram. Kerala’s plans for pumped storage (PSH) development and policy frameworks were discussed with the IHA; as the state looks to bolster its PSH capacity to provide storage for its renewable energy catalogue. The delegation also met with the Government of Kerala’s Additional Chief Secretary Shri K.R. Jyothilal (IAS). According to the Energy Management Centre (EMC) Kerala, exploration is currently ongoing for up to 4,590+ MW of PSH capacity in the state. Two projects have been selected so far, following the findings of the pre-feasibility report. PSH complements wind and solar by storing the excess electricity they create and providing the backup for when the wind isn’t blowing, and the sun isn’t shining. It is crucial, not just for India’s energy security but the entire world and that is why world leaders are coming together in September for the International Forum on Pumped Storage. Learn more about the forum and book your place now - https://lnkd.in/exHtYY5U #PumpedForPower #India #WithHydropower #Kerala #GovernmentofKerala k r jyothilal ias ProClime Kavin Kumar Kandasamy Eddie Rich Bose Sumantraa Kiran Bose Government of Kerala Government of Kerala (കേരള സർക്കാർ)