Webinar: The evolving role of hydropower in the energy system

Join the ESMAP Hydropower Webinar Series to explore the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges in hydropower development.

As the transition towards sustainable energy accelerates, hydropower is increasingly recognized as a key energy source that enhances power system flexibility, reliability, and resilience. With the growing share of variable renewable energy sources like wind and solar, the need for dispatchable energy to balance power systems has never been greater.

During this first webinar, you will learn about the evolving role of hydropower in power systems and how it is transitioning from a conventional energy generation role to a critical provider of flexibility and balancing services for modern power systems. You will discover the best strategies for hydropower development, explore case studies and practical solutions, examine market trends, and investigate innovative financial approaches.

Don’t miss this insightful discussion and be part of the conversation on shaping the future of hydropower in the energy transition.

Opening Remarks

Bente Brunes	Klaus Jorde
Senior Energy Specialist, ESMAP, World Bank	Executive Committee, Secretary of IEA Hydro and Director at KJ Consulting
Speakers
Linn Emelie Schäffer	Elena Vagnoni	Kateryna Kyemele
Research Scientist SINTEF Energy Research Norway	Head of Projects Group Hydraulic Machines EPFL Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne Switzerland	Acting General Manager of Strategy Hydro Tasmania Australia