2016 in pictures: achievements of IHA members
At the end of 2016 we can look back on a year of progress for hydropower, with many development landmarks achieved around the world. We have compiled some of the most notable ach
Mosonyi Award winner profile: Helen Locher
Helen Locher is a recipient of the Mosonyi Award for Excellence in Hydropower, an award that recognises individuals within IHA's membership for outstanding contributions to the sector.
Unlocking hydropower potential through power export: watch the webinar recording
Hydropower, as an affordable, reliable and sustainable source of electricity, has played an important role in the growth and industrialisation of many emerging market economies s
Mosonyi Award winner profile: Gabriel Azevedo
Gabriel Azevedo is a recipient of the Mosonyi Award for Excellence in Hydropower, an award that recognises individuals within IHA's membership for outstanding contributions to th
What does COP22 mean for hydropower? Watch the webinar recording
On Friday 4 November 2016, the Paris Agreement entered into force, affirming a worldwide commitment to keep global warming to no more than 2°C above pre-industrial levels.
The 2016 IHA annual issues survey: take part in building knowledge
We are taking the pulse of the hydropower sector at large in this year's annual issues survey.
CEO interview: pioneering IPP projects in Zambia
Historically, independent power producers (IPPs) have not been major players in the sector in sub-Saharan Africa.
CEO interview: Eric Martel, Hydro-Québec
Eric Martel is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hydro-Québec, having taken up the role in July 2015.
Trends and innovation in hydropower finance: watch the webinar recording
It has long been accepted that every hydropower project is unique, and that bespoke design solutions are required for each project.
A climate resilience case study from Tajikistan: watch the webinar recording
We have entered an era where climate risk is real, with extreme events and changes in hydrological patterns increasingly expected.
Conservation and development go hand in hand at South Africa’s Ingula pumped storage project
At the site of the 1,332 MW Ingula pumped storage plant, which is currently in the final stages of development, Eskom is actively taking steps to conserve the environment for fut
Interview: developing the G-res tool
We are moving towards the public release of the G-res tool, a framework for reporting the likely greenhouse-gas (GHG) impact of freshwater reservoirs.