Southeast Asia Hydropower Market Size
| Study Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Market Volume (2024) | 70.40 gigawatt |
| Market Volume (2029) | 88.80 gigawatt |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 4.80 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Southeast Asia Hydropower Market Analysis
The Southeast Asia Hydropower Market size in terms of installed base is expected to grow from 70.40 gigawatt in 2024 to 88.80 gigawatt by 2029, at a CAGR of 4.80% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
- In the long term, factors such as increasing investments in hydropower plants and increasing demand for renewable energy are expected to drive the market's growth.
- However, the high initial cost of hydropower compared to other forms of renewable energies like solar and wind energy is expected to restrain the growth of the market.
- Nevertheless, technological advancements in efficiency and a decrease in the production cost of hydropower projects are expected to create ample opportunities for market players in Southeast Asia.
- Vietnam is expected to be the region's largest hydropower market due to increasing investment in the sector and the highest installed capacity of hydropower energy in the region.
Southeast Asia Hydropower Market Trends
The Large Hydropower Segment is Expected to Dominate the Market
- Large-scale hydropower plants use flowing water to drive huge water turbines and generate renewable energy. To generate significant amounts of hydroelectricity, lakes, reservoirs, and dams must store and regulate water for later release for power generation, irrigation, domestic use, and industrial use.
- Large-scale hydropower plants can be classified into four types: conventional hydroelectric dams, pumped storage, run-of-the-river, and tidal. Although large hydropower plants are expensive to install, they produce electricity at a low cost, especially in large cities. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, the global weighted average levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of newly commissioned hydropower projects in 2022 was USD 0.048/kWh.
- According to the Laos Power Development Plan 2020 -2030, the hydropower capacity of Laos is expected to exceed 14 gigawatts by 2025. By 2025, renewable energy may represent 30% of the total energy mix, and hydropower is anticipated to be a major component of this growth.
- As part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2021-2025, the aim is to reach 35% renewable generation in installed power capacity by 2025, which may require the deployment of 35-40 GW. In March 2023, the Indonesian government began construction works for the Mentarang Induk hydropower plant, and the project requires a USD 2.6 billion investment. With more than 1.3 GW of capacity, the power plant will be developed by PT Kayan Hydropower Nusantara, a joint venture of PT Adaro Energy Indonesia, PT Kayan Patria Pratama Group, and Sarawak Energy.
- Moreover, in 2023, hydropower installed capacity in Southeast Asian Countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, and the Philippines stood at 22.639 GW, 1.791 GW, 3.269 GW, and 3.826 GW. In November 2023, Philippine-based renewable energy producer Repower Energy Development Corporation, the hydropower subsidiary of Pure Energy Holdings Corporation, launched its newest 1.4 MW run-of-river hydropower plant, the eighth of its kind in REDC’s portfolio. Located in Real, Quezon, between the Upper Labayat and Tibag hydropower plants, the Lower Labayat plant is estimated to generate 8 gigawatts per hour annually, utilizing the downstream current of the Labayat River.
- Owing to the above points, large hydropower plants are expected to dominate the market.
Vietnam is Expected to Dominate the Market
- Vietnam is one of the largest hydropower markets in Southeast Asia. According to the Electricity Authority of Vietnam (EVN), as of 2023, Vietnam had 22.639 GW of hydropower, accounting for nearly 30% of the country's total installed capacity.
- Hydropower has accounted for a significant share of the country's gross electricity generation mix, accounting for nearly 30.77% of the country's total electricity generation. The Vietnamese economy relied heavily on hydroelectricity to satiate domestic demand. However, as domestic demand increased rapidly, the share of coal-fired generation in electricity rose, along with other renewables, which have grown steadily but occupy a relatively smaller share of the total electricity generation mix.
- Due to its traditional dependence on hydroelectricity, Vietnam has already developed nearly 60% of its total hydropower potential, making it a mature hydropower market. According to the Vietnam Energy Outlook, the country is close to fully utilizing its potential for large-scale and medium-scale hydropower (defined as greater than 30 MW and typically with a connected reservoir). However, there is still untapped potential for run-of-river small-scale hydro of around 11 GW.
- Despite this, as the government tries to deal with the growing power demand, which is projected to grow by nearly 6-7% during 2021-2030 while realizing its emission reduction targets, the Vietnamese government is investing in the development of the remaining large-scale hydro potential in the country.
- In January 2024, State utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN) entered into 19 power purchase agreements for the acquisition of 2,689 MW of electricity from 26 hydropower plants in Laos during the 46th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Intergovernmental Committee for Bilateral Cooperation in Hanoi. The signing of the agreements demonstrated deeper cooperation in electricity between Vietnam and Laos.
- Due to the above-mentioned factors, Vietnam is expected to dominate the market studied between 2024 and 2029.
Southeast Asia Hydropower Industry Overview
The Southeast Asian hydropower market is moderately fragmented. Some of the key players in this market are Vietnam Electricity Construction JSC, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, and Andrtiz AG.
Southeast Asia Hydropower Market Leaders
Vietnam Electricity Construction JSC
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
Andrtiz AG
PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara
Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Southeast Asia Hydropower Market News
- January 2024: Nexif Ratch Energy Investments Pte. Ltd, an owner/operator of clean-energy power, acquired the 30 MW Minh Luong hydropower plant, a run-of-river facility with peak-hour storage in Lao Cai province, Vietnam. The acquisition strengthens the Nexif Ratch Energy portfolio’s growth path in renewables and will create a stable and recurring income through a long-term power purchase agreement.
- February 2024: The French development agency, Agence Française de Développement, announced that it is seeking to engage individual regional or international specialists to form a panel of experts to provide technical assistance services for the development of the 1.2 GW Bac Ai pumped-storage hydropower plant in the Ninh Thuan province of Vietnam.
Southeast Asia Hydropower Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Study Assumptions
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET OVERVIEW
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Hydropower Installed Capacity and Forecast in GW, till 2029
4.3 Renewable Energy Mix, 2023
4.4 List of Major Upcoming Hydropower Projects, By Major Countries, Southeast Asia
4.5 List of On-going and Upcoming Hydropower Tenders, Southeast Asia
4.6 List of Major Hydropower Consulting Companies and Consortiums, Southeast Asia
4.7 Recent Trends and Developments
4.8 Government Policies and Regulations
4.9 Market Dynamics
4.9.1 Drivers
4.9.1.1 Increasing Investments in Hydropower Generation
4.9.1.2 Favorable Government Policies
4.9.2 Restraints
4.9.2.1 Adoption of Other Alternative Clean Energy Sources
4.10 Supply Chain Analysis
4.11 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.11.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.11.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
4.11.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.11.4 Threat of Substitutes Products and Services
4.11.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 By Type
5.1.1 Large Hydropower
5.1.2 Small Hydropower
5.1.3 Pumped Storage
5.2 By Geography
5.2.1 Vietnam
5.2.2 Indonesia
5.2.3 Malaysia
5.2.4 Laos
5.2.5 Philippines
5.2.6 Thailand
5.2.7 Rest of Southeast Asia
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
6.2 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
6.3 Company Profiles
6.3.1 Vietnam Electricity Construction JSC
6.3.2 Andritz AG
6.3.3 Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
6.3.4 PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara
6.3.5 Tenaga Nasional Berhad
6.3.6 Toshiba Corporation
6.3.7 General Electric Company
6.3.8 Aboitiz Power Corporation
6.3.9 Power Construction Corporation of China Ltd
- *List Not Exhaustive
6.4 Market Ranking Analysis
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
7.1 Technological Innovations in Efficient Hydropower Turbines
Southeast Asia Hydropower Industry Segmentation
Hydropower, or hydroelectric power, is one of the largest and oldest renewable energy sources, which uses the natural flow of moving water to generate electricity. Hydropower technologies generate electricity by the elevation difference created by a dam or diversion structure between water flowing in one direction and out in the other direction.
The Southeast Asian hydropower market is segmented by type and geography. By type, the market is segmented into large hydropower, small hydropower, and pumped storage. The report also covers the installed capacity and forecasts for the Southeast Asian hydropower market across the major countries. The installed capacity and forecasts for each segment have been considered in Gigawatts (GW).
| By Type | |
| Large Hydropower | |
| Small Hydropower | |
| Pumped Storage |
| By Geography | |
| Vietnam | |
| Indonesia | |
| Malaysia | |
| Laos | |
| Philippines | |
| Thailand | |
| Rest of Southeast Asia |
Southeast Asia Hydropower Market Research FAQs
How big is the Southeast Asia Hydropower Market?
The Southeast Asia Hydropower Market size is expected to reach 70.40 gigawatt in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 4.80% to reach 88.80 gigawatt by 2029.
What is the current Southeast Asia Hydropower Market size?
In 2024, the Southeast Asia Hydropower Market size is expected to reach 70.40 gigawatt.
Who are the key players in Southeast Asia Hydropower Market?
Vietnam Electricity Construction JSC, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, Andrtiz AG, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara and Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand are the major companies operating in the Southeast Asia Hydropower Market.
What years does this Southeast Asia Hydropower Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Southeast Asia Hydropower Market size was estimated at 67.02 gigawatt. The report covers the Southeast Asia Hydropower Market historical market size for years: . The report also forecasts the Southeast Asia Hydropower Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Southeast Asia Hydropower Industry Report
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