Reward excellence in hydropower by casting a 2019 Mosonyi award nomination
15 February 2019
Nominations are now open for the International Hydropower Association’s prestigious Mosonyi Award for Excellence in Hydropower.
The award recognises individuals for their outstanding contributions to the hydropower sector and will be presented at the World Hydropower Congress between 14 and 16 May 2019, in Paris, France.
Named after the renowned engineer Prof Dr Emil Mosonyi, IHA’s founding President, the award is for one or more of the following:
Deadline extended for IHA Young Researcher Award
14 February 2019
There is just under a month left for young engineers and scientists to apply for the International Hydropower Association’s (IHA) prestigious Young Researcher Award.
The award recognises emerging talent researching hydropower, water and energy systems and will be presented at the 2019 World Hydropower Congress between 14 to 16 May in Paris.
Hydropower Europe launches as forum for region’s hydro community
14 February 2019
A new multi-partner initiative – led by the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) and supported by the International Hydropower Association (IHA) – aims to agree common research and innovation priorities for the hydropower sector in Europe.
Independent hydro developers assess growth opportunities at workshop
8 February 2019
Private developers, investors and government agencies examined the “great potential” for independently owned and sustainably managed hydro projects in emerging economies at a recent workshop in London, UK.
Blog: Hydropower growth and development through the decades
Hydropower has come a long way since first emerging as a new and innovative form of power generation, with worldwide installed capacity now above 1,250 gigawatts.
In this blog, Samuel Law and Nicholas Troja, research analysts from the International Hydropower Association (IHA), report on the sector’s growth and development over the past century.
AFRICA 2019
Event description
AFRICA 2019 will be the third international conference focusing on water storage and renewable energy development in Africa, co-hosted by Aqua~Media International and the International Commission on Large Dams.
The two main utilities, NamWater and NamPower, welcome international experts to come and exchange experience on key topics relating to water storage and renewable energy. Namibia has experienced a period of exceptional growth and economic stability (IMF Annual Report 2017), making it a prime destination for investments in the hydro sector.
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Date: | Tue, 04/02/2019 to Thu, 04/04/2019 |
Location: | Windhoek, Namibia |
Type: | Sector event |
2019 Waterpower Week in Washington
Event description
The National Hydropower Association’s Waterpower Week in Washington is the nation’s premier hydropower and marine energy event. Each year, industry professionals and power producers and suppliers converge on the nation’s capital to shape the future of waterpower.
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For more information, visit the event website.
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Date: | Mon, 04/01/2019 to Wed, 04/03/2019 |
Location: | Washington D.C., USA |
Type: | Sector event |
Hydropower Caspian and Central Asia 2019
Event description
The 3rd Annual International Congress and Exhibition: Hydropower Caspian and Central Asia 2019 is a professional venue for high-level participants to discuss key topics and guide the course for hydropower construction and operation in the Caspian and Central Asia region.
High-profile speakers will discuss the changing rule of hydropower in the energy mix and the benefits of interconnections beyond national borders. Participants will review initiatives and commitments and discuss action priorities.
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Date: | Wed, 02/20/2019 to Thu, 02/21/2019 |
Location: | Tbilisi, Georgia |
Type: | Sector event |
Ninth Session of the IRENA Assembly
Event description
The IRENA Assembly is the Agency’s supreme decision-making body and brings together heads of state, ministers, government officials, and representatives from the private sector, civil society and other international organisations to reaffirm the global renewable energy agenda and make concrete steps to accelerate the global energy transition.
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Date: | Fri, 01/11/2019 to Sun, 01/13/2019 |
Location: | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
Type: | Sector event |
Coalition for Action Annual Strategy Meeting 2019
Event description
The third Coalition for Action Annual Strategy Meeting will take place in conjunction with the IRENA Assembly and the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. As a member of the Coalition, IHA will attend this closed meeting.
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For more information, please visit the organiser's website.
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Date: | Thu, 01/10/2019 |
Location: | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
Type: | Sector event |