Hydropower is the number one source of renewable energy used for electricity today. HEA promotes hydropower, its position within the renewable energy mix and its public acceptance.

Founded in 2001, HEA represents the interests of hydro equipment suppliers worldwide. Its current members are ALSTOM Hydro, ANDRITZ HYDRO, VOITH HYDRO and IMPSA Hydro. The association’s chairman is Mr. Wolfgang Semper (ANDRITZ HYDRO) and its Managing Director is Ms. Christine van Oldeneel.

HEA is involved in the stakeholders dialogue on energy supply strategies, by emphasising all sustainable development aspects of hydropower (environmental, economical, social and political).

In cooperation with leading global partners, HEA supports the development of standards and guidelines related to sustainable hydro and good practice in hydro projects, like the use of the “Hydropower Sustainability Assessment Protocol”, developed by IHA (International Hydropower Association).

For more information: www.thehea.org