Hydropower Market size is projected to surpass USD 470 billion by the end of 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period, i.e., 2023-2035. In the year 2022, the industry size of hydropower was over USD 250 billion. The growth of the market can be attributed to the increasing demand for renewable energy. As public awareness about environmental issues and greenhouse gas emissions grows, so does the demand for renewable energy sources. Hydropower is one of the most dependable and cost-effective renewable energy sources, making it an appealing option for energy providers and governments trying to lower their environmental impact. For instance, according to the U.S. E.I.A (Energy Information Administration), renewable energy accounted for about 12.4% of total energy consumed in the U.S. in 2021.
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2022 |
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Forecast Year |
2023-2035 |
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CAGR |
~5% |
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Base Year Market Size (2022) |
~ USD 250.0 Billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2035) |
~ USD 470.0 Billion |
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Capacity {Large (Above 100 MW), Small (Under 10 MW)}
The global hydropower market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by capacity into large hydropower (above 100 MW), small hydropower (under 10 MW), and others. Amongst these three segments, the large hydropower segment is expected to garner a significant share of around ~52% by the year 2035. Large hydropower projects often need major financial investment and take longer to complete than smaller projects, and they have the potential to generate massive amounts of energy and offer substantial cost savings. Small hydropower projects, on the other hand, are frequently more adaptable and may be built faster, although they may have limited capability and may not be suited for all places. For instance, most large projects are government owned, since they require a significant investment to be built, along with the proper management of communities and environments impacted by such projects. For instance, the Three Gorges Dam in China is the largest hydroelectric plant in the world, with a capacity of over 2200 MWh.
Components (Electromechanical, Electric, Infrastructure, Civil)
The global hydropower market is also segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by components into electromechanical, electric, infrastructure, civil, and others. Amongst these three segments, the infrastructure segment is expected to garner a significant share of around ~45% by the year 2035. The majority of the expense of a hydropower project is often spent on expensive construction activities such as excavation work, drilling, and dam & powerplant building. Moreover, the major costs include electromechanical gear, which includes turbines, generators, and other support equipment. Since, many of these parts and equipment are tailor-made to be case-specific, they can be quite expensive, thus they cannot be mass produced. As the size of the projects increase, the total cost of construction can go down. For very large-scale projects, the cost per kilowatt can be as low as 800-900 USD/kW and can go as high as 9000-11000 USD/kW for smaller sized projects.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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APAC Market Statistics
The market share of hydropower in Asia Pacific, amongst the market in all the other regions, is projected to be the largest with a share of about ~60% by the end of 2035. The growth of the market can be attributed majorly to the presence of China, the largest producer of hydroelectricity in the world. For instance, China produces more than 850 billion kilowatt hours of energy every year. The second major player in the region is India, which produces about 120 billion kilowatt hours of energy every year. India is also aiming to bolster its share in the market in the coming years. The third major player is Pakistan, with many hydroelectric plants running in the country. The region is currently aiming to meet its sustainability as well as energy objectives, with a steady growth in population as well as rise in living standards.
North American Market Forecast
The North American hydropower market is estimated to be the second largest, registering a share of about ~20% by the end of 2035. With over 100 GW of installed capacity, the US has the biggest hydropower market in North America. The country has a lengthy history of hydropower production, with several current facilities originating from the early twentieth century. The hydropower market in the United States is dominated by large-scale plants, which account for more than 90% of installed capacity. With over 80 GW of generation capacity, Canada is another key hydropower market in North America. Moreover, Canada, such as the United States, has a long history of hydropower production and has numerous large-scale facilities. Yet, there is a large quantity of small and medium-sized hydropower in Canada, particularly in rural and off-grid regions.
Europe Market Forecast
Further, the market in Europe, amongst the market in all the other regions, is also projected to hold a major share by the end of 2035. Several of Europe's extant hydroelectric plants date back to the early twentieth century, revealing how the region has a lengthy history of hydropower development. As part of its aim to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and promote energy security, the European Union (EU) is aggressively pushing the growth of clean energy sources, including hydropower. The EU has set a target of 32% renewable energy by 2030, and hydroelectricity is likely to play a critical role in meeting this aim.
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Author Credits: Payel Roy, Dhruv Bhatia
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