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With over 2 GW of capacity added across the Americas, a large portion of the electricity market in the two continents is supported by hydropower and has been for decades. The diverse landscape across South America is abundant in natural resources, making this area of the world highly suited for renewable energy production and the continued development of sustainable hydropower.

On Global Hydropower Day, this exclusive webinar dives into the future of hydropower in South America, with highlights on the region from the 2024 World Hydropower Outlook, the tools available for delivering sustainable hydropower, and a ground breaking case study.

This webinar explored:

• A detailed review of the 2024 World Hydropower Outlook, with a focus on the Americas, new projects in development, and upcoming policy changes to accelerate renewable energy initiatives.
• Insights from the Hydropower ������ý Alliance on the Hydropower ������ý Standard and how to use it.
• A deep dive into a case study from South America: the , which earned South America's first Gold Certification in 2023 from the Hydropower ������ý Standard.

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• Eddie Rich, CEO, IHA moderator
• Gordon Edge, Head of Policy and Insights, IHA
• Mariana Empis, Engagement Officer, Hydropower ������ý Alliance
• Julio Freitas, Director of Jirau Energia

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