Serving the hydro power and dam construction industries since 1949

Serving the hydro power and dam construction industries since 1949

Why International Water Power & Dam Construction is the first choice for hydro power and dam professionals. IWP&DC has been providing independent, technical and business analysis for the hydropower and dam construction industry for over 75 years. With an unrivalled reputation for reliable and quality editorial reports, it’s a must for anyone working in this dynamic industry.

Hydropower innovation and mentorship: Barbara Fischer-Aupperle reflects on her industry experiences. Barbara Fischer-Aupperle, co-founder of the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition, looks back at over 33 years of her …

Apr 26, 2024 · Kurt Miller, a seasoned advocate, raises a critical alarm: despite recent successes, the sector is dangerously unaware of mounting risks. While immediate concerns like labor shortages dominate discussions, the burgeoning influence of anti-hydropower groups poses a risk to the industry. Miller urges a strategic pivot towards proactive advocacy, emphasizing the need to engage stakeholders and ...

Why International Water Power & Dam Construction is the first choice for hydro power and dam professionals. IWP&DC has been providing independent, technical and business analysis for the hydropower and dam construction industry for over 75 years.

Jan 30, 2025 · In the face of climate change, the growth of solar photovoltaics has consistently exceeded all projections, and is predicted to be the dominant renewable energy source by 2050. However, with increasing land-use pressures and the expense of building-mounted photovoltaics, water surfaces are now ...

Dec 9, 2024 · Around the world, ambitious hydropower projects are making significant strides in boosting energy security, improving infrastructure, and adapting to environmental challenges.

Jan 9, 2025 · Global hydropower policies: insights and challenges. From Nepal’s hydropower development policy to Pakistan’s environmental assessments, and China’s transboundary investments to US small hydro guidelines, we explore the regulations shaping the future of hydropower across the globe.

Sep 30, 2024 · The World Economic Forum’s Risks Report 2023 ranks failure to mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis within its top two priorities globally, for both the near and long term. As climatic change leads to a rise in erratic weather patterns, the increase in storm intensity and unpredictable surges have become a significant challenge for global hydropower infrastructure.