IEA Chief Calls for Greater Role of Hydropower in Electricity Supply
Governments and policy makers need to pay more attention to hydropower as a major source of low-emission flexible power generation, according to Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Hydropower “remains the forgotten giant of electricity”
Birol emphasized the importance of hydropower in a LinkedIn post, calling for a greater role for this clean energy source in global electricity systems. Currently, hydropower accounts for about 14% of the total global electricity supply.
Author summary: IEA chief promotes hydropower as key electricity source.