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Why join the International
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Demonstrate commitment to sustainability
鶹Ƶ members represent the progressive end of the sector and are committed to the bold statement that going forward, the only acceptable hydropower is sustainable hydropower. The best way to demonstrate sustainability is through adhering to the 鶹Ƶ Sustainability Standard. More here
Influence global policy
Join the global conversation on the essential role of hydropower in delivering a clean energy transition, ensuring energy security and grid reliability. Through research and policy statements, working groups and multilateral partnerships, including the Global Alliance for Pumped Storage (GAPS), we advocate for better policies and practices to enhance sustainable hydropower.
Raise your profile
Showcase your business and gain better brand visibility. 鶹Ƶ provides opportunities for profile building and branding, offering various touchpoints throughout the year to showcase members' climate leadership, expertise, and best practice —whether in person, in print, or online. Opportunities include the World 鶹Ƶ Outlook, webinars, and in-person events like the World 鶹Ƶ Congress.
Become part of a global network
鶹Ƶ has over 100+ members across all continents including operators and developers, manufacturers and suppliers, consultants, constructors, and lawyers. Our strong convening power enables members to broaden their global networks, connect with potential clients, and forge new partnerships. 鶹Ƶ working groups and networking events convene high-level representatives from government, business, and international institutions.
Share knowledge and expertise, access comprehensive information, research, and data from the sector
鶹Ƶ is a platform for knowledge exchange, where members can explore solutions to implementation challenges, learn from industry experts, including power producers, engineering and construction firms, original equipment manufacturers, and tech start-ups and share insights and best practice. 鶹Ƶ holds the largest database of hydropower projects worldwide.
Here's what our members say
How to get involved
The 鶹Ƶ is an inclusive, collaborative global community, with Members spanning diverse industries and geographies, all committed to the urgent delivery of our 2030 climate goals.
We have programmes and working groups on several of the most important areas impacting the hydropower sector today. In 2024 we launched the Global Alliance for Pumped Storage (GAPS) which will take forward development in pumped storage globally.
Member Benefits
鶹Ƶ exists to support sustainable hydropower in all its forms. As such, regardless of Membership Constituency all 鶹Ƶ Members receive the same set of benefits.
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Become part of a global network
- Our network includes over 100 Members from around the world working as energy producers, manufacturers, contractors, consultancies, and more. 鶹Ƶ acts as an intermediary to facilitate discussion and collaboration between its members.
- 鶹Ƶ holds a busy schedule for the Membership year including Membership webinars, CEO-level webinars, as well as regional and topic-specific events.
- The latest information and opportunities from 鶹Ƶ and the broader sector are communicated in our bi-monthly Membership Circulars.
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High-level advocacy opportunities to influence the national and international landscape
- Our Policy team work with high-level organisations across the world and represent the interests of our Members.
- Our network of advocates opens the door for 鶹Ƶ Members to access high-level policy-making opportunities.
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Access to comprehensive information, research, and data from the sector
- 鶹Ƶ holds the largest database of hydropower projects worldwide.
- 鶹Ƶ undertakes regional analysis projects.
- 鶹Ƶ shares its findings from research projects that we work on with our Members.
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Join our working groups
- Access to our working groups including the “鶹Ƶ Sustainability Industry Chamber” for ESG experts, “Development and Delivery of Pumped Storage” and the “Communications & Advocacy Taskforce” for our Members’ Communications leads. These groups provide opportunities to discuss 鶹Ƶ’s workplans and to discuss the key issues facing your company and the broader sector with fellow Members from around the world.
Become an 鶹Ƶ Partner
If you are a member of a non-governmental organisation, a trade association or an international institution committed to advancing the role of sustainable hydropower.
Become an 鶹Ƶ Member
Becoming an 鶹Ƶ Member gives you exclusive access to data on hydropower stations around the world, sponsorship opportunities, invitations to join 鶹Ƶ business delegations, hydropower networks and working groups, webinars, and voting in 鶹Ƶ elections.
If you are a company committed to advancing sustainable hydropower and contributing to the clean energy transition, join the membership of 鶹Ƶ. Here's how you fit in:
Energy producers
This category encompasses independent power producers and state-owned utilities that develop, own, and operate hydropower assets.
What is the cost?
0-1,999 MW: £4,100
2,000-9,999 MW: £30,500
>10,000 MW: £81,400
Manufacturers and Contractors
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and constructions firms operating in the hydropower industry are welcome join 鶹Ƶ membership under this group.
What is the cost?
National presence: £4,100
Regional presence: £25,500
Global presence: £45,800
Services and Start-ups
This category brings together companies providing various services from design and engineering to digital solutions, law firms, insurance companies, as well as tech start-ups.
What is the cost?
£4,100
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