Global Small Hydro Power Market Analysis to 2020 - Installed Capacity, Generation, Investment Trends and Regional Analysis
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...
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