More: Hydropower
From Irrigation to Hydropower: How Kabul River Flow Changes May Hit Pakistan
The controversy of new dam construction projects on the Kabul River is no longer exactly a technical hydrology problem. In fact, it has now...
China’s Gigantic Hydropower Dam in Tibet: Green Energy or the “Weaponization” Of Water?
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and a global transition to clean energy, China is moving forward with a highly...
China Builds World’s Largest Dam in Tibet: Threat or Innovation?
China has embarked on an ambitious dam construction project in Tibet, which is expected to be the world’s largest hydropower plant. The project was...
Asia’s Ticking Time Bomb: When Dams Meet Disaster Zones
Authors: Amit Ranjan and Genevieve Donnellon-May
The late March earthquake in Myanmar didn’t just rattle the earth—it laid bare the brittle backbone of Asia’s dam-driven...
China’s Megadam: A Hydropower Giant Amid Ecological and Geopolitical Challenges
On January 6, 2025, the People's Republic of China reaffirmed its intention to construct the world's biggest dam on the Brahmaputra River. China issued...
CPEC’s First Hydropower Unit Connects to National Energy Grid
The first unit of hydropower generation, under auspices of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has been connected to Pakistan's national energy grid, marking a significant...
The hydropower renaissance in Europe
The EU drive towards green energy is seeking to harness a traditionally clean power source – with some tweaks.
By Tom Cassauwers
Dr Jeremy Bricker, a...
Geopolitics of Nepal’s Hydropower: Has India Outmaneuvered China?
Nepal, a landlocked country between two Asian giants China and India, is one of the richest countries in terms of hydropower potential. As fast-growing...
Mozambique Readies For Developing Mphanda Nkuwa Hydroelectric Project
Mozambique is ramping up efforts toward establishing a sustainable energy supply to drive its economy especially the industrialization programme. As it seeks reliable foreign...
IEA launches cross-border electricity trading roadmap for Tajikistan
By further developing their regional electricity grid, Tajikistan and its neighbours can make full use of their infrastructure and resources, thereby maximising the potential...