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Bundesverband Deutscher Wasserkraftwerke e.V. is a ngo headquartered in Berlin, Germany specializing in Hydro.
The Bundesverband Deutscher Wasserkraftwerke (BDW) is a national trade association representing hydropower operators in Germany. The organization advocates for the recognition and expansion of hydropower, particularly small-scale hydropower, as a critical component of Germany's renewable energy transition. BDW emphasizes hydropower's role in grid stability through provision of reliable baseload power and flexible services to balance fluctuating wind and solar generation. The association highlights hydropower's environmental benefits, including the highest CO2-avoidance rate among all power generation methods, and its contributions to water retention, flood protection, and water availability. BDW engages in policy advocacy at national and European levels and operates through unified representation of its members' interests.
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
Company Type
NGO