Global Small Hydropower Market Insights and Forecast to 2027

Hydroelectricity is the term referring to electricity generated by hydropower; the production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water. It is the most widely used form of renewable energy. Small hydro is the development of hydroelectric power on a scale serving a small community or industrial plant. The definition of a small hydro project varies, but a generating Installed Capacity of 1 to 10 megawatts (MW) is generally accepted, which aligns to the concept of distributed generation.
In 2020, the market of small hydropower industry is almost monopolized by European and American producers, accounting for about 60% of the global market. The top three producers are Voith GmbH, GE and Andritz Hydro, which all come from European and American regions and account for more than 30% of the market share. But the Asia-Pacific region is the world's biggest consumer, accounting for about 60% of the market, compared with about 30% for Europe and America combined. The sharp drop in the growth rate of the consumer price of small hydropower in various countries shows that the price of small hydropower is close to its peak.

Market Analysis and Insights: Global Small Hydropower Market
The global Small Hydropower market is valued at US$ 2414.9 million in 2019. The market size will reach US$ 3051.3 million by the end of 2026, growing at a CAGR of 4.1% during 2021-2026.

Global Small Hydropower Scope and Segment
Small Hydropower market is segmented by Type, and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Small Hydropower market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on production capacity, revenue and forecast by Type and by Application for the period 2016-2027.

Segment by Type
Electromechanical Equipment
Infrastructure
Electromechanical is the most used type in 2019, with about 39.14% market share.

Segment by Application
Small Hydro (1MW-10MW)
Mini Hydro (100kW-1MW)
Micro Hydro (5kW-100kW)
Small hydro refers to 1 MW - 10 MW. Mini hydro refers to 100 kW-1 MV. Micro hydro refers to 5 kW - 100 kW. Small hydro is the most important market, with market shares of 76.95% in 2019.

By Company
Voith GmbH
Andritz Hydro
GE
Siemens
Flovel Energy Private Limited
Toshiba
BHEL
SNC-Lavalin
Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd
Mavel
Ganz EEPM
Kolektor Turboinstitut
CKD Blansko
Atb Riva Calzoni
B Fouress
Global Hydro Energy
GUGLER
Zhejiang Jinlun Electromechanic
TES Vsetín

Production by Region
North America
Europe
China
Japan
India

Consumption by Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Philippines
Vietnam
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
U.A.E