What is the future potential of hydroelectricity?

Given the fact there are still 1.2 billion people living without electricity, many countries could potentially take advantage of their natural landscape to produce a steady future flow of sustainable energy. read more

Hydropower must, therefore, be employed as part of a balanced energy portfolio in the face of potential disruptions due to climate change. It’s Hydroelectric There may be a number of downsides to hydropower, but the environment points to the simple fact that it is a lesser evil than to allow carbon intensive finite fuels to continue to dominate energy portfolios. read more

But in some places, the case for building more hydropower capacity is strong. In Africa, only about 7 percent of the economic potential for new hydro projects has been developed, according to the International Hydropower Association (IHA). read more

Of the total potential hydroelectricity available in various parts of the world, 25% is each in Asia, South America and former Soviet Union. As per the current figures, North America and Europe utilize about half of their potential hydroelectricity, but Asia exploits 11%, former Soviet Union 7% and Africa only 4%. read more