Energy Transition

Hydropower Energy is The 'Forgotten Giant' of Clean Electricity, IEA Says

According to the IEA, around half of economically viable potential of hydropower energy worldwide remains untapped.

According to the IEA, around half of economically viable potential of hydropower energy worldwide remains untapped. Image: Unsplash/American Public Power Association

Nora Buli
Reuters, Journalist
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Hydropower energy will need an investment push to prevent its growth from slowing by 23%.
Hydropower energy will need an investment push to prevent its growth from slowing by 23%. Image: IEA
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