Small Hydropower Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Report Covers Global Small Hydropower Market Size & Share and It is Segmented by Capacity (Up To 1 MW and 1-10 MW), Application (Power Infrastructure, Civil Works, and Other Applications), and Geography (North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa). The Report Offers the Market Size and Forecasts for Small Hydropower in Installed Capacity for all the Above Segments.

Small Hydropower Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Small Hydropower Market Size

Small Hydropower Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Volume (2025) 93.54 gigawatt
Market Volume (2030) 110.98 gigawatt
CAGR 3.48 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia-Pacific
Largest Market Asia-Pacific
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Small Hydropower Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Small Hydropower Market Analysis

The Small Hydropower Market size in terms of installed base is expected to grow from 93.54 gigawatt in 2025 to 110.98 gigawatt by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.48% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • Over the medium term, factors like increasing investment in the small hydropower market and increasing demand for clean electricity are expected to drive the market.
  • On the other hand, an unstable energy supply significantly hinders market growth.
  • Nevertheless, integrating IoT with hydropower and the positive outlook toward small hydropower dams to sustain lives in rural communities are expected to create enormous opportunities for the Small Hydropower Market.
  • Asia-Pacific is expected to be the largest market in the forecast period due to the high demand for electricity in the region. This will facilitate further growth.

Small Hydropower Industry Overview

The global small hydropower market is fragmented. Some major players (in no particular order) include Andritz AG, Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA, Siemens Energy AG, GE Renewable Energy, and Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd., among others.

Small Hydropower Market Leaders

  1. Andritz AG

  2. Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA

  3. Siemens Energy AG

  4. GE Renewable Energy

  5. Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Small Hydropower Market Concentration
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Small Hydropower Market News

  • April 2023: Shizen Energy Inc. (Shizen Energy) has partnered with GUGLER Water Turbines GmbH (GUGLER), an Austrian firm specializing in the development, design, and manufacturing of water turbines for small to medium-sized hydroelectric power plants. Together, they've installed a 2.2 MW Pelton turbine, accompanied by a synchronous generator, at the Kuroda Hydroelectric Power Plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. This facility is owned by Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (Chubu Electric Power). The newly installed turbine commenced full-scale operations in April 2023, marking it as GUGLER's inaugural megawatt-class turbine to be operational in Japan.
  • January 2023: In West Garo Hills district, the Chief Minister of Meghalaya inaugurated one of the three units of the 22.5 MW Ganol Hydro Power Project, contributing an additional 7.5 MW to the state's power grid. The project, valued at approximately USD 67 million, was realized as part of the current government's vision to prominently position Garo Hills on the nation's power map.

Small Hydropower Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Scope of the Study
  • 1.2 Market Definition
  • 1.3 Study Assumptions

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

4. MARKET OVERVIEW

  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Installed Capacity and Forecast, till 2029
  • 4.3 Small Hydropower Installed Capacity Share, by Major Region, 2023
  • 4.4 Small Hydropower Projects in Pipeline and Upcoming
  • 4.5 Recent Trends and Developments
  • 4.6 Government Policies and Regulations
  • 4.7 Market Dynamics
    • 4.7.1 Drivers
    • 4.7.1.1 Surge in Demand for Clean and Sustainable Power
    • 4.7.2 Restraints
    • 4.7.2.1 Unstable Energy Supply
  • 4.8 Supply Chain Analysis
  • 4.9 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.9.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.9.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.9.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.9.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.9.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Capacity
    • 5.1.1 Up to 1 MW
    • 5.1.2 1-10 MW
  • 5.2 Application
    • 5.2.1 Power Infrastructure
    • 5.2.2 Civil Works
    • 5.2.3 Other Applications
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 North America
    • 5.3.1.1 United States
    • 5.3.1.2 Canada
    • 5.3.1.3 Rest of North America
    • 5.3.2 Europe
    • 5.3.2.1 Germany
    • 5.3.2.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.2.3 France
    • 5.3.2.4 Italy
    • 5.3.2.5 Spain
    • 5.3.2.6 Nordic
    • 5.3.2.7 Turkey
    • 5.3.2.8 Russia
    • 5.3.2.9 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.3.1 China
    • 5.3.3.2 India
    • 5.3.3.3 Japan
    • 5.3.3.4 South Korea
    • 5.3.3.5 Malaysia
    • 5.3.3.6 Thailand
    • 5.3.3.7 Vietnam
    • 5.3.3.8 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.4 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.3.4.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.4.2 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.3.4.3 Nigeria
    • 5.3.4.4 Egypt
    • 5.3.4.5 South Africa
    • 5.3.4.6 Rest of Middle East and Africa
    • 5.3.5 South America
    • 5.3.5.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.5.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.5.3 Colombia
    • 5.3.5.4 Rest of South America

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 Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA
    • 6.3.2 Andritz AG
    • 6.3.3 GE Renewable Energy
    • 6.3.4 Siemens Energy AG
    • 6.3.5 Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd.
    • 6.3.6 Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation
    • 6.3.7 PJSC RusHydro
    • 6.3.8 FLOVEL Energy Private Limited
    • 6.3.9 Natel Energy, Inc.
    • 6.3.10 Kolektor Group
  • *List Not Exhaustive
  • 6.4 List of Other Prominent Players
  • 6.5 Market Ranking Analysis

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Integrating IoT with Hydropower and the Positive Outlook toward Small Hydropower Dams
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Small Hydropower Industry Segmentation

Small hydropower refers to hydroelectric power plants with an installed capacity of less than 10MW. These plants generate electrical energy by harnessing the gravitational force of falling or flowing water to drive turbines and generators. Water, primarily through the natural processes of evaporation, wind, and rain, returns to its original height, underscoring its renewable nature. Small-scale hydropower can effectively electrify isolated sites and bolster national electricity production during peak demand.

The small hydropower market is segmented by capacity, application, and geography. By capacity, the market is segmented into up to 1 MW and 1-10 MW. By application, the market is segmented into power infrastructure, civil works, and other applications. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the small hydropower market across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on installed capacity.

Capacity Up to 1 MW
1-10 MW
Application Power Infrastructure
Civil Works
Other Applications
Geography North America United States
Canada
Rest of North America
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
Nordic
Turkey
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Malaysia
Thailand
Vietnam
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle East and Africa Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Nigeria
Egypt
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
South America Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Rest of South America
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Small Hydropower Market Research FAQs

How big is the Small Hydropower Market?

The Small Hydropower Market size is expected to reach 93.54 gigawatt in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.48% to reach 110.98 gigawatt by 2030.

What is the current Small Hydropower Market size?

In 2025, the Small Hydropower Market size is expected to reach 93.54 gigawatt.

Who are the key players in Small Hydropower Market?

Andritz AG, Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA, Siemens Energy AG, GE Renewable Energy and Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd. are the major companies operating in the Small Hydropower Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Small Hydropower Market?

Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Small Hydropower Market?

In 2025, the Asia-Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Small Hydropower Market.

What years does this Small Hydropower Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Small Hydropower Market size was estimated at 90.28 gigawatt. The report covers the Small Hydropower Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Small Hydropower Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Small Hydropower Industry Report

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