article thumbnail

Hydropower and green hydrogen sectors collaborate to achieve net zero

Renewable Energy World

The newly formed Green Hydrogen Organisation (GH2) and the International Hydropower Association (IHA) have set out a mutually strengthening vision of how their two sectors can collaborate and contribute to tackling climate change. Eddie Rich, CEO of IHA, said: “Sustainable hydropower and green hydrogen is a perfect marriage.

article thumbnail

IHA paper: Couple green hydrogen with hydropower to create a net-zero future

Renewable Energy World

The International Hydropower Association (IHA) has released a research and policy paper that outlines how hydropower could be pivotal in supporting growth in green hydrogen. Looking ahead hydropower could potentially supply at least 1,000 TWh of the additional electricity demand required in IRENA’s 2050 scenario.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How Did Crypto Save a Hydropower Plant in Costa Rica?

Energy Central

Global organizations established net-zero emission goals to reach before 2050. Industrial energy consumers are influencing the clean energy market, especially hydropower. Industrial energy consumers are influencing the clean energy market, especially hydropower.

article thumbnail

New hydropower certification and labeling scheme launched

Renewable Energy World

The Hydropower Sustainability Standard was launched Sept. 8 at the International Hydropower Association’s World Hydropower Congress and will help to ensure that hydropower projects across the world are recognized and certified for their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.

article thumbnail

IRENA members commit to advance the global hydropower fleet

Renewable Energy World

Members of the International Renewable Energy Agency and private sector representatives are joining forces to modernize and refurbish the existing hydropower fleet around the globe. With 43%, hydropower accounts for the largest share of installed renewable capacity , according to IRENA’s latest data.

article thumbnail

U.S. DOE releases hydropower value study

Renewable Energy World

To reveal the current landscape and prospective role and influence of hydropower operations on the electric grid in the U.S., the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) commissioned the Hydropower Value Study (HVS): Current Status and Future Opportunities. electricity system.

article thumbnail

How hydropower can support a stable, low-carbon grid and healthy rivers

Renewable Energy World

By transitioning to a 100% renewable energy grid with a sustainable hydropower backbone, we can curb the worst effects of climate change. How hydropower balances a renewable energy grid. By combining hydropower with wind and solar, we can decarbonize our grids without sacrificing reliability.