The global market for Hydropower Plant Construction was estimated at US$77.4 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$102.8 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2023 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.
What Does Hydropower Plant Construction Involve?
Hydropower plant construction is a complex and multi-faceted process that involves the development of infrastructure to harness the energy of flowing water for electricity generation. The process begins with site selection, which is critical as it determines the feasibility and potential output of the plant. This is followed by detailed engineering and design, which includes the construction of dams, reservoirs, and powerhouses. The construction phase itself involves large-scale civil engineering projects, including tunneling, excavation, and the installation of turbines and generators. Given the environmental impact of such projects, hydropower plant construction also involves extensive environmental assessments and the implementation of mitigation measures to minimize ecological disruption.
What Challenges Are Faced in Hydropower Plant Construction?
Constructing a hydropower plant presents several challenges, starting with the significant financial investment required. These projects often span several years and require careful planning and coordination across various stakeholders, including governments, contractors, and environmental groups. The environmental impact is another major challenge, as the construction of dams and reservoirs can disrupt local ecosystems, affect water quality, and displace communities. Additionally, the technical challenges associated with building in remote or rugged terrains can lead to delays and increased costs. Regulatory hurdles and the need to balance energy production with environmental conservation add further layers of complexity to hydropower plant construction.
How Is Technology Influencing Hydropower Plant Construction?
Technological advancements are playing a pivotal role in overcoming the challenges of hydropower plant construction. Modern engineering techniques, such as computer-aided design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM), are being used to improve the accuracy and efficiency of design and construction processes. Advances in turbine technology have also led to more efficient and adaptable designs that can generate power from lower water flows, making it possible to harness energy in previously unsuitable locations. Additionally, remote sensing and drone technology are being used for site surveys and monitoring, reducing the time and cost associated with traditional surveying methods. These technologies are enabling the construction of more efficient and environmentally sustainable hydropower plants.
What Is Driving the Growth of the Hydropower Plant Construction Market?
The growth in the hydropower plant construction market is driven by several factors. The global push towards renewable energy sources is a significant driver, as countries seek to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. The increasing demand for electricity, particularly in developing regions, is also fueling the need for new hydropower projects. Additionally, advancements in technology are making hydropower plants more efficient and cost-effective, encouraging further investment. Government policies and incentives aimed at promoting clean energy are another key factor driving market growth. Finally, the need for energy security and the diversification of energy sources are motivating countries to invest in hydropower as a reliable and sustainable energy option.
Key Insights:
Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Pumped Storage Powerplants segment, which is expected to reach US$54.0 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 5.4%. The Impoundment Powerplants segment is also set to grow at 2.3% CAGR over the analysis period.
Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, which was estimated at $21.1 Billion in 2023, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 8.0% CAGR to reach $22.3 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.
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Key Questions Answered:
How is the Global Hydropower Plant Construction Market expected to evolve by 2030?
What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?
Report Features:
Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2023 to 2030.
In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
Company Profiles: Coverage of major players such as A Energi, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro), and more.
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Select Competitors (Total 37 Featured):
A Energi
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro)
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A.
China Three Gorges Corporation
China Yangtze Power Co., Ltd. (CYPC)
Doosan Enerbility Co. Ltd.
Enel Green Power S.p.A.
Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd.
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.
ITD Cementation India Ltd.
P&R InfraProjects Ltd.
Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina)
RusHydro
Siemens Energy AG
Strabag SE
Verbund AG
Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA
Table of Contents
I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
Influencer Market Insights
Hydropower Plant Construction - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
Global Focus on Renewable Energy Propels Growth in Hydropower Plant Construction
Technological Advancements in Turbine Efficiency Strengthen Business Case for New Hydropower Plants
Climate Change Concerns Drive Adoption of Sustainable Hydropower Solutions
Increasing Demand for Stable and Reliable Energy Sources Generates Interest in Hydropower Plant Construction
Modernization of Aging Infrastructure Spurs Growth in Hydropower Renovation and Upgrading Projects
Global Water Scarcity Issues Accelerate Demand for Integrated Water Resource Management in Hydropower
Regional Energy Security Concerns Drive Investments in Hydropower Plant Development
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 1: World Hydropower Plant Construction Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2030
Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hydropower Plant Construction by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
Table 3: World Historic Review for Hydropower Plant Construction by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
Table 4: World 16-Year Perspective for Hydropower Plant Construction by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pumped Storage Powerplants by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
Table 6: World Historic Review for Pumped Storage Powerplants by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
Table 7: World 16-Year Perspective for Pumped Storage Powerplants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Impoundment Powerplants by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
Table 9: World Historic Review for Impoundment Powerplants by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
Table 10: World 16-Year Perspective for Impoundment Powerplants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Diversion Powerplants (Run-of-River) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
Table 12: World Historic Review for Diversion Powerplants (Run-of-River) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
Table 13: World 16-Year Perspective for Diversion Powerplants (Run-of-River) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Large Hydropower Plants by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
Table 15: World Historic Review for Large Hydropower Plants by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
Table 16: World 16-Year Perspective for Large Hydropower Plants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medium Hydropower Plants by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
Table 18: World Historic Review for Medium Hydropower Plants by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
Table 19: World 16-Year Perspective for Medium Hydropower Plants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Hydropower Plants by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
Table 21: World Historic Review for Small Hydropower Plants by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
Table 22: World 16-Year Perspective for Small Hydropower Plants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Capacities by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
Table 24: World Historic Review for Other Capacities by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
Table 25: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Capacities by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
Hydropower Plant Construction Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
CANADA
JAPAN
Hydropower Plant Construction Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
CHINA
Hydropower Plant Construction Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
EUROPE
Hydropower Plant Construction Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
FRANCE
Hydropower Plant Construction Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2024 (E)
GERMANY
Hydropower Plant Construction Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2024 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
Hydropower Plant Construction Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2024 (E)
SPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
Hydropower Plant Construction Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
AUSTRALIA
Hydropower Plant Construction Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2024 (E)
INDIA
Hydropower Plant Construction Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2024 (E)
SOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
Hydropower Plant Construction Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2024 (E)
ARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
Hydropower Plant Construction Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2024 (E)
IRANISRAELSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
Hydropower Plant Construction Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2024 (E)
IV. COMPETITION
Companies Mentioned
A Energi
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro)
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A.
China Three Gorges Corporation
China Yangtze Power Co., Ltd. (CYPC)
Doosan Enerbility Co. Ltd.
Enel Green Power S.p.A.
Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd.
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.
ITD Cementation India Ltd.
P&R InfraProjects Ltd.
Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina)
The hydro power plant construction market encompasses the development of facilities that utilize the energy of flowing or falling water to generate electricity. Construction of these plants requires a comprehensive approach, including site selection, environmental impact assessments, design and engineering, procurement of materials, and actual building activities. Site selection is often influenced by geographical and hydrological factors, ensuring that there is enough water flow to produce the necessary energy. Environmental considerations play a crucial role as well, with strict regulations in place to preserve local ecosystems and water quality. Design and engineering of the plants focus on maximizing efficiency and safety while minimizing ecological disruption. This includes the construction of dams, reservoirs, powerhouses, penstocks, and turbines, each tailored to the specific requirements of the location. The procurement process involves securing high-quality and sustainable materials, as well as specialized components for the turbines and generators. Skilled labor is essential throughout the construction process, from initial groundbreaking until the final commissioning of the plant.
Several companies operate in the hydro power plant construction market, offering diverse services ranging from design to commissioning. Prominent players include General Electric, Voith, Andritz Hydro, Alstom Hydro (now part of General Electric), China Three Gorges Corporation, Sinohydro, and Skanska. These companies vary in their geographic focus and the range of services provided but collectively contribute to constructing hydroelectric facilities that supply renewable energy to electrical grids around the world. Show Less Read more
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