South Asian Hydropower in the Era of Climate Change

Explore the complex interplay between hydropower development and climate change in South Asia through this 56-minute webinar. Examine how countries in the region are leveraging hydropower and dams as tools for carbon emission mitigation and climate adaptation. Delve into the potential repurposing of existing hydropower infrastructure to meet peak demand in India's evolving renewable energy landscape. Analyze the challenges facing dam-building projects, including cost overruns, environmental concerns, and social issues. Investigate the impact of climate change risks on hydropower, the competition with solar energy, and the adoption of battery technology. Discuss the transition troubles, the Green New Deal, and the vulnerability of storage projects. Explore water management strategies, distributed power distribution, and the combination of hydro and solar power. Consider the environmental implications, including methane emissions, and examine pricing models and water resource allocation in the context of South Asian hydropower development.