Clean energy systems
The challenge
The power sector, the largest source of global greenhouse gas emissions, must decarbonise to strengthen the global response to climate change.
The adoption of renewable, clean energy is integral to delivering the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5 °C, as this would substantially reduce the risks and effects of climate change.
In order to achieve this goal, fossil-fuel dominated energy systems will need to transition to low-carbon alternatives.
Hydropower remains the largest source of renewable electricity generation in the world. It represents over 16 per cent of global electricity production, more than all other renewables combined, and will play an important role in the energy transition.
Hydropower provides valuable grid services that enable increased and more efficient deployment of variable renewables, alongside other essential energy and water services.
Our strategy and action
IHA is increasing awareness of hydropower’s contributions to reliable, stable and affordable energy systems and human development.
We work with international partners to highlight the role of hydropower in enabling the transition towards clean and sustainable energy systems.
Focusing on hydropower’s balancing and ancillary services for grid stability, we also share knowledge on the evolving role of pumped hydropower storage in future energy systems.
We are actively engaged in developing publications, workshops, webinars and events highlighting hydropower as a vital component of future energy systems.
Recent activities
To learn more about our recent activities, read our Activity and Strategy Report for 2018-2019.
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Join the network
IHA’s Clean Energy Systems Knowledge Network supports members to build and share knowledge on hydropower’s role in clean energy systems.
If you are an IHA member, you can join our Clean Energy Systems Knowledge Network.
Hydropower Pro
IHA members can access the knowledge network in Hydropower Pro, our online member community.
In the online group, network members can connect with each other, exchange experiences and access essential resources, briefings and case studies.
For any questions, please contact IHA senior analyst Mathis Rogner at mathis.rogner@hydropower.org
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Latest associated content
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REN Alliance press release: how to follow the IPCC mitigation scenario
On 20 November 2013 in Warsaw, The REN Alliance presented during the UN Climate Change Conference COP19 key points of a programme which would need to be implemented to reach the targets as recommended by the IPCC for 2035.
Type:News postDate:20 November 2013 -
Renewables working together: side event at COP19
As a founding member of the International Renewable Energy Alliance (REN Alliance), we will be joining partners from solar, wind, bioenergy and geothermal membership associations to host a side event during the 2013 United Nations Climate Change C
Type:News postDate:8 November 2013 -
New IHA president and vice presidents elected
The newly-elected IHA Board gathered in London last week for its first meeting.
Type:News postDate:29 October 2013 -
Download the latest issue of Currents magazine
Download the latest issue of Currents magazine
The October 2013 issue of Currents magazine brings together voices from across the hydropower sector.
Type:News postDate:1 October 2013 -
Hydropower stakeholders come together to build knowledge and address challenges for hydropower
Over 500 participants from 60 countries convened this week in Malaysia at the IHA 2013 World Congress on advancing sustainable hydropower.
Type:News postDate:24 May 2013
