Hydropower Generation Market Size, Share, and Trends 2024 to 2034

The global hydropower generation market size is accounted at USD 307.5 billion in 2025 and is forecasted to hit around USD 431.64 billion by 2034, representing a CAGR of 3.84% from 2025 to 2034. The Asia Pacific market size was estimated at USD 115.49 billion in 2024 and is expanding at a CAGR of 3.97% during the forecast period. The market sizing and forecasts are revenue-based (USD Million/Billion), with 2024 as the base year.

  • Last Updated : January 2025
  • Report Code : 1630
  • Category : Energy and Power

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Research Objective

1.2. Scope of the Study

1.3. Definition

Chapter 2. Research Methodology

2.1. Research Approach

2.2. Data Sources

2.3. Assumptions & Limitations

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope 

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Market Classification and Scope

4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis 

4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis

4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis

Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on Hydropower Generation Market 

5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: Hydropower Generation Industry Impact

5.2. COVID 19 - Impact Assessment for the Industry

5.3. COVID 19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy

5.4. Market Trends and Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape

6.1. Market Dynamics

6.1.1. Market Drivers

6.1.2. Market Restraints

6.1.3. Market Opportunities

6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers

6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers

6.2.3. Threat of substitute

6.2.4. Threat of new entrants

6.2.5. Degree of competition

Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape

7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis

7.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players

7.1.3. Vendor Landscape

7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers

7.1.3.2. List of Buyers

Chapter 8. Global Hydropower Generation Market, By Capacity

8.1. Hydropower Generation Market, by Capacity Type

8.1.1. Small Hydro Power Plant (Up to 1MW)

8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.2. Medium Hydro Power Plant (1MW - 10MW)

8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.3. Large Hydro Power Plant (Above 10MW)

8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 9. Global Hydropower Generation Market, By Application

9.1. Hydropower Generation Market, by Application

9.1.1. Commercial

9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.2. Industrial

9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.3. Residential

9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 10. Global Hydropower Generation Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

10.1. North America

10.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Capacity

10.1.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

10.1.3. U.S.

10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Capacity

10.1.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

10.1.4. Rest of North America

10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Capacity

10.1.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

10.2. Europe

10.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Capacity

10.2.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

10.2.3. UK

10.2.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Capacity

10.2.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

10.2.4. Germany

10.2.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Capacity

10.2.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

10.2.5. France

10.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Capacity

10.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

10.2.6. Rest of Europe

10.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Capacity

10.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

10.3. APAC

10.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Capacity

10.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

10.3.3. India

10.3.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Capacity

10.3.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

10.3.4. China

10.3.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Capacity

10.3.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

10.3.5. Japan

10.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Capacity

10.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

10.3.6. Rest of APAC

10.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Capacity

10.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

10.4. MEA

10.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Capacity

10.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

10.4.3. GCC

10.4.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Capacity

10.4.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

10.4.4. North Africa

10.4.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Capacity

10.4.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

10.4.5. South Africa

10.4.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Capacity

10.4.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

10.4.6. Rest of MEA

10.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Capacity

10.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

10.5. Latin America

10.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Capacity

10.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

10.5.3. Brazil

10.5.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Capacity

10.5.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

10.5.4. Rest of LATAM

10.5.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Capacity

10.5.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

Chapter 11. Company Profiles

11.1. Andritz Hydro USA Inc.

11.1.1. Company Overview

11.1.2. Product Offerings

11.1.3. Financial Performance

11.1.4. Recent Initiatives

11.2. GE Energy

11.2.1. Company Overview

11.2.2. Product Offerings

11.2.3. Financial Performance

11.2.4. Recent Initiatives

11.3. CPFL Energia S.A.

11.3.1. Company Overview

11.3.2. Product Offerings

11.3.3. Financial Performance

11.3.4. Recent Initiatives

11.4. Sinohydro Corporation

11.4.1. Company Overview

11.4.2. Product Offerings

11.4.3. Financial Performance

11.4.4. Recent Initiatives

11.5. IHI Corporation

11.5.1. Company Overview

11.5.2. Product Offerings

11.5.3. Financial Performance

11.5.4. Recent Initiatives

11.6. Alstom Hydro

11.6.1. Company Overview

11.6.2. Product Offerings

11.6.3. Financial Performance

11.6.4. Recent Initiatives

11.7. China Hydroelectric Corporation

11.7.1. Company Overview

11.7.2. Product Offerings

11.7.3. Financial Performance

11.7.4. Recent Initiatives

11.8. China Three Gorges Corporation

11.8.1. Company Overview

11.8.2. Product Offerings

11.8.3. Financial Performance

11.8.4. Recent Initiatives

11.9. ABB Ltd.

11.9.1. Company Overview

11.9.2. Product Offerings

11.9.3. Financial Performance

11.9.4. Recent Initiatives

11.10. Tata Power Corporation

11.10.1. Company Overview

11.10.2. Product Offerings

11.10.3. Financial Performance

11.10.4. Recent Initiatives

Chapter 12. Research Methodology

12.1. Primary Research

12.2. Secondary Research

12.3. Assumptions

Chapter 13. Appendix

13.1. About Us

13.2. Glossary of Terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global hydropower generation market size is expected to grow from USD 96.13 billion in 2024 to USD 431.64 billion by 2034.

The hydropower generation market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 3.84% between 2025 and 2034.

The major players operating in the hydropower generation market are Andritz Hydro USA Inc., GE Energy, CPFL Energia S.A., Sinohydro Corporation, IHI Corporation, Alstom Hydro, China Hydroelectric Corporation, China Three Gorges Corporation, ABB Ltd., and Tata Power Corporation.

There are no hazardous chemicals, such as greenhouse gases, released during the hydropower generation process. Over the forecast period, this aspect will boost the worldwide hydropower generation market's growth.

Asia Pacific will lead largest segment for hydropower generation market in terms of region.

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