According to the latest report by IMARC Group, titled “Small Hydropower Market Report by Capacity (Up to 1 MW, 1-10 MW), Component (Turbine, Generator, Electric Infrastructure, Intake Valves and Penstock, and Others), and Region 2024-2032," the global small hydropower market size reached US$ 2.3 Billion in 2023. Small hydropower (SHP) refers to a system that generates electrical energy by converting kinetic energy from free-flowing water to electricity. It comprises several components, such as pipelines, turbines, generators, regulators, and wirings. It is widely used for the electrification of remote areas, satisfying low and medium-voltage electricity needs of industries, and performing various mechanical processes, such as water pumping and rotating grinding wheels. As compared to large hydroelectric dams, SHP does not impact water movement and quality, sediment patterns, and fish migrations. It is also a clean source of energy that reduces air and water pollution and minimizes methane emissions.
Global Small Hydropower Market Trends:
The rising demand for renewable energy sources across the globe is one of the primary factors driving the market growth. SHP is a cost-effective and sustainable source of energy generation that replaces expensive and highly polluting diesel generators and reduces the dependence on coal, oil, and natural gas power plants. Furthermore, increasing awareness among the masses regarding various product benefits, including low distribution and operational costs, minimum maintenance, easy deployability, no risk of floods, convenient integration with the power grid, and negligible impact on the environment and ecology, is providing an impetus to the market growth. Apart from this, the implementation of various government initiatives promoting the adoption of SHP through financial incentives, low-interest loans, renewable purchase obligations, and feed-in-tariffs are positively influencing the market growth. Additionally, recent research and development (R&D) activities to improve the hydraulic structures of the intakes, diversion pipes, and features of power equipment to enhance the efficiency of SHP and maximize energy production are propelling the market growth. Moreover, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to manage small hydropower plant operations, optimize maintenance, and help in site selection is favoring the market growth. Other factors, including rising energy demand, increasing environmental concerns regarding the use of fossil fuels, and the widespread adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT)-based monitoring systems, are anticipated to drive the market growth. On account of the aforementioned factors, the market is expected to reach a value of US$ 2.8 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 2.43% during 2024-2032.
Market Summary:
- On the basis of the capacity, the market has been bifurcated into up to 1MW and 1-10 MW.
- Based on the component, the market has been classified into turbine, generator, electric infrastructure, intake valves and penstock, and others.
- On a regional basis, the market has been categorized into North America (the United States and Canada), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and Others), Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Others), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and Others), and Middle East and Africa.
- The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined, with some of the key players being ANDRITZ, BHEL, Canyon Hydro, GE Renewable Energy, Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd., HNAC Technology, Mavel, Siemens, SNC-Lavalin, Toshiba and Voith.
Report Coverage:
Report Features |
Details |
Base Year of the Analysis |
2023 |
Historical Period |
2018-2023 |
Forecast Period |
2024-2032 |
Units |
US$ Billion |
Segment Coverage |
Capacity, Component, Region |
Region Covered |
Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered |
United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered |
ANDRITZ, BHEL, Canyon Hydro, GE Renewable Energy, Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd., HNAC Technology, Mavel, Siemens, SNC-Lavalin, Toshiba and Voith |
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