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Hydropower has an important role in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7 of ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.  It is the largest zero carbon energy source, which provides approximately 16% of electricity worldwide.

In addition, there is an untapped potential of 10,000 TWh per year of undeveloped hydropower, which could bring modern energy services to millions of people. However, while hydropower remains among the lowest-cost sources of electricity globally, developing hydropower also requires a sizeable investment. Therefore, the developing countries’ governments must understand the long-term economic benefits of such investment.