TDM IndiaNew Delhi – 11 November 2010

Presentation by Alessandro PalmieriLead Dam Specialist

World Bank

The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed in this presentation are entirely those of the author and should not be attributed in any manner to the World Bank, to its affiliated organizations, or to the members of its Board of Executive Directors, or the Countries they represent.

Outline

• Hydropower globally, are we doing it right?

• World Bank financing renewable resources

• Dealing with controversies in project development

Credits to Dr. R. Gill, IHA Vice President

Credits to Dr. R. Gill, IHA Vice President

Are we doing a good job in reducing GHG emissions?

About 10 years ago, the share of hydropower was estimated around 19 to 20%.

Today that figure is down to 16.5%; the balance (3.5%) has gone to “other renewables”.

Essentially the shares of thermal and nuclear have remained unchanged!

WB involvement in Water Infrastructure in Asia: a diversified portfolio

Safety and RehabilitationPakistan: Hunza Valley Landslide Dam

Indonesia: Dam Operation Improvement and Safety

New Projects

Indonesia: Cisokan Pumped Storage (1040MW)

Vietnam: Trung Son Hydro (260MW)

Indian Himalaya – Sutlej River Hydros

• Rampur, 412MW, under construction

• Luhri, 775 MW, under preparation.

• Challenging tunneling conditions

The World Bank:• recognizes the role of hydro in promoting

renewable energy,• considers all hydro renewable, regardless of

size of the project,• assists its partners in developing sustainable

hydropower projects,• sustainability is based on application of the

WB’ safeguard policies.

The World Bank and Hydro

Risk of opposition to the Project

• Listen to all voices, but…• … devote maximum resources in working with

project area stakeholders.• Listen to their concerns and their needs.• Address the former, respond to the latter.• Development must be equitable and there is no

better project supporter than the beneficiary.

Thank You