The IEA Technology Cooperation Programme on Hydropower is a working group of International Energy Agency member countries and others who have a common interest in advancing hydropower worldwide. Countries that are not members of the IEA can also join.
Our Mission
"To encourage through awareness, knowledge and support, the sustainable use of water resources
for the development and management of hydropower. "
Current Annexes
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Annex II: Small-Scale Hydropower
(2000 - Present) -
Annex IX: Hydropower Services
(2011 - Present) -
Annex XII: Hydropower & the Environment Task 1: Managing the Carbon Balance of Freshwater Reservoirs
(2007 - Present) -
Annex XIII: Hydropower & Fish
(2013 - Present) -
Annex XIV: Management Models for Hydropower Cascade Reservoirs
(2015 - ) -
Annex XV: Maintenance Works and Decision-Making for Hydro Facilities
(2016 - 2019)
IEA Hydro News
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Early Bird registration for FISH PASSAGE 2018 now open
Registration for FISH PASSAGE 2018 which will incorporate the the FIRST SYMPOSIUM ON HYDROPOWER AND FISH MANAGEMENT is now open. The symposium will provide opportunities for researchers,...
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IEA Hydro publishes third volume of GHG Guidelines
IEA Hydro's Annex XII has published the 3rd Volume of its Guidleines for Managing the Carbon Blance of Freshwater Reservoirs. Volume 3: Management, Mitigation and Allocationon is...
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IEA Hydro's Report on VALUING HYDROPOWER SERVICES published
IEA Hydro's Annex IX has published its report, VALUING HYDROPOWER SERVICES: The Economic Value of Energy and Water Management Services provided by Hydropower Projects with Storage. The work...