Awards and recognition
We recognise excellence in sustainable hydropower development
Recognising industry leaders
Our members are recognised for their commitment to planning, designing and delivering hydropower projects which help countries to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Agreement.
Leading developers, operators and equipment suppliers among our membership have worked on many of the world’s most acclaimed hydropower projects.
Awards
We recognise hydropower sector leaders through three award schemes:
IHA Blue Planet Prize
The IHA Blue Planet Prize is awarded to hydropower projects that demonstrate excellence in sustainable development.
IHA Mosonyi Award
The IHA Mosonyi Award for Excellence in Hydropower recognises individuals within IHA's membership for outstanding contributions to the sector.
IHA Young Researcher Award
The IHA Young Researcher Award recognises and rewards emerging talent in the hydropower sector.
Inventions in turbine technology
Some of the first innovations in using water for power were conceived in China during the Han Dynasty between 202 BC and 9 AD. Trip hammers powered by a vertical-set water wheel were used to pound and hull grain, break ore, and in early paper-making.
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