Manya Rathore
Research expert covering India
Global small hydropower industry - statistics & facts
Hydropower electricity production offers a reliable and sustainable energy source in regions where it is feasible. Small hydropower projects, unlike large-scale dams, minimize the environmental disruption often associated with larger projects while providing essential electricity, particularly in rural and remote areas.
The term ‘small hydropower’ can be used to broadly refer to these projects, typically generating no more than 10 megawatts. Within this classification, ‘run-of-river’ hydropower specifically describes systems that utilize natural river flow with minimal or no reservoir storage, thus further reducing ecological impact.
The term ‘small hydropower’ can be used to broadly refer to these projects, typically generating no more than 10 megawatts. Within this classification, ‘run-of-river’ hydropower specifically describes systems that utilize natural river flow with minimal or no reservoir storage, thus further reducing ecological impact.
