Global Small Hydropower Market Growth 2025-2031

Global Small Hydropower Market Growth 2025-2031

The global Small Hydropower market size is predicted to grow from US$ 2367 million in 2025 to US$ 3003 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2025 to 2031.

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.

Small hydropower, a renewable energy source with a relatively low environmental impact, has gained significant traction worldwide. The global market for small hydropower systems is diverse, with sales distributed across various regions.

Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Africa are among the key regions for small hydropower sales. Countries in these regions have seen substantial growth in small hydropower installations due to factors such as abundant water resources, government support for renewable energy, and technological advancements. While these regions represent the core markets, the global sales are expanding to other parts of the world as countries seek to diversify their energy sources and reduce their carbon footprint. Overall, the market for small hydropower is growing steadily, driven by a combination of environmental, economic, and technological factors.

Nowadays, The small hydropower market is experiencing steady growth, driven by increasing global demand for renewable energy sources and government support for sustainable development. Technological advancements, favorable government policies, grid integration, microgrids, and rural electrification are key trends shaping the future of this market. By capitalizing on these opportunities, small hydropower can contribute significantly to a sustainable and resilient energy future.



LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Small Hydropower Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Small Hydropower sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Small Hydropower sales for 2025 through 2031. With Small Hydropower sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Small Hydropower industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Small Hydropower landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Small Hydropower portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Small Hydropower market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Small Hydropower and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Small Hydropower.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Small Hydropower market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Electromechanical Equipment
Infrastructure

Segmentation by Application:
Small Hydro (1MW-10MW)
Mini Hydro (100kW-1MW)
Micro Hydro (5kW-100kW)

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
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
Atb Riva Calzoni

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Small Hydropower market?

What factors are driving Small Hydropower market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do Small Hydropower market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Small Hydropower break out by Type, by Application?

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