Global Small Hydro Power Market Analysis to 2020 - Installed Capacity,

Generation, Investment Trends and Regional Analysis

Hydropower is the Most Popular Source of Electricity Generation Across the World
Hydropower is the largest renewable source of power generation and currently
accounts for about 20% of the world’s total electricity supply. The world’s hydropower
installed capacity increased from 695.8GW (Gigawatts) in 2001 to 888.8GW in 2009,
registering a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.1%. Since hydropower is a
mature technology, it has witnessed a modest growth rate. Even though fossil fuels
dominate electricity generation across the world, more than 60 countries use
hydropower for meeting more than half of their electricity needs. The technology is the
most popular renewable source of electricity generation as for various reasons, which
include its ability to instantaneously respond to changing electricity demand, water
management and flood control.

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Small Hydropower Generation is Gaining Importance Due to its Social and Financial
Benefits Over Large Hydropower
Small and mini hydropower generation plants have shorter gestation period. Large
hydropower plants usually have a gestation period of about seven years, whereas it is
about two to five years for smaller plants. Additionally, small and mini hydro gives a
higher return on investment due to the low capital investment and operational and
maintenance costs. Small and mini hydropower plants are easier to construct and
commission due to simpler designs, thus keeping the costs down.
Small and mini hydro facilitates community participation and capitalizes on local skills
for plant construction. Large hydropower plants require rigorous surveys, investigations
and designs, which are not necessary for constructing a small and mini hydro plant. In
addition to the above, construction of a small hydropower plant does not disturb the
local habitat as is the case with large hydropower plants. Small hydropower installation
does not involve the building of large dams and reservoirs and thus does not lead to the
problems of deforestation, submergence and rehabilitation. Furthermore, it does not
require a large land area and thus can be constructed in areas with small streams of
water and small to medium rivers.

Global Small Hydropower Cumulative Installations Grew at a CAGR of 6%

Annual installed capacity surged during 2004 mainly due to rise in new installations in
China. Given the advantages of generating electricity from small hydropower coupled
with rising interest in the sector has led to increased government support policies which
will derive installations in many countries in the years to come. Cumulative installed
capacity of small hydropower is expected to reach 140GW in 2015 and 201GW in 2020.

Need for Energy and Environmental Security is Promoting Small Hydropower

Development
Global energy demand is rising fast, especially in developing countries, due to an
increase in populations and industrialization. In order to meet this demand, it has
become necessary to explore renewable energy sources, as conventional sources have
become expensive due to the depleting supply. Small hydro provides an excellent and
abundant source for power generation and does not have any fuel costs as it uses
water; it emerges as one of the most promising solutions for ensuring a reliable and
affordable energy supply in the long term.

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Administrative Bottlenecks are Restricting the Growth of Small Hydropower Market

Administrative hurdles leading to a delay in permits and plant approvals are major
challenges for the development of small hydro. Many countries currently have very long
authorization procedures. Complicated and time-consuming licensing procedures
coupled with red-tape in many countries have been major stumbling blocks in the
development of small hydropower installations across the globe.

GlobalData’s “Global Small Hydro Power Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020” report
gives an in-depth analysis of Global small hydro power market and provides forecasts up
to 2020. The research analyzes the growth, evolution of global small hydro power
market up to 2008 and gives historical and forecast statistics for the period 2001-2020.
This research also gives detailed analysis of the market structures of the technology and
regulatory policies that govern it. Detailed information on key current and upcoming
assets give a roadmap to this industry’s development.

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