Recurring droughts, intensified by global warming, are reducing the quantity of water available in dams. According to a report from the International Energy Agency, electricity production from hydraulic sources has also declined.
CO2 emissions linked to the energy sector have increased further in 2023, according to the IEA. The effects of climate change on hydroelectricity production are felt on all continents but were particularly strong in India last year, says the report. The Colorado River in the U.S. is experiencing significant difficulties.