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Hydropower in the UK

Hydropower in the UK

The UK has been generating electricity from the flow of water since 1878, when the first 4.5 kW hydroelectric generator powered a single lamp at Cragside House in Northumberland.

Hydropower in the UK
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Pumped Storage Hydro

Pumped Storage Hydro

A dynamic energy storage solution, pumped storage hydro has helped ‘balance’ the electricity grid for more than five decades to match our fluctuating demand for energy.

Hydropower in the UK
Pumped Storage Hydro
Tidal Range
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Tidal Range

Tidal Range

Tidal range is a significant low-carbon domestic, indigenous generation opportunity for the UK, offering energy security at scale.

Hydropower in the UK
Pumped Storage Hydro
Tidal Range
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I Want to Install Hydropower

I Want to Install Hydropower

Hydropower in the UK
Pumped Storage Hydro
Tidal Range
I Want to Install Hydropower

About the BHA

Waving the Flag for Hydropower in the UK


The only trade membership association solely representing the interests of the UK hydropower community.

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Hydropower, or water power, is one of the most reliable, predictable and least environmentally intrusive of all the renewable energy technologies, and the British Hydropower Association (BHA) strives to ensure that the full potential and associated economic and community benefits are fully realised.

Membership of the BHA is open to all types of businesses, generators, commercial organisations, academia, charities, community groups, and anyone involved in or with an interest in hydropower. Our membership is diverse, covering all sizes and types of hydropower from pico to pumped storage.

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BHA News

Latest from the British Hydro Association


Keep abreast of the latest news from the hydropower sector.

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22/02/2024

British Hydropower Association unveils manifesto to highlight Government’s hydro policy ‘blind spots’

EXTERNAL PRESS RELEASE The British Hydropower Association (BHA) is today urging MPs of all parties to stop overlooking hydropower in order to provide a broader UK energy mix and a…

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06/03/2024

Chancellor fails to ride the hydro wave to help cut carbon emissions and household bills 

Government misses key opportunity to back a sustainable and reliable renewable energy source, as major new report shows hydropower helped slash £1.1billion off consumer The Chancellor has missed a golden…

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BHA give evidence at the Environmental Audit Committee Hearing on Electrifying the Grid

Our CEO Kate Gilmartin was in Parliament for the second time within the past month, this time to give evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee on Enabling the Sustainable Electrification…

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BHA Events

Our Upcoming Events


The BHA organises a range of events every year to bring together the hydropower industry to network and share knowledge, innovations and opportunities.

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Hydro Network 2024

HYDRO NETWORK WEBSITE The BHA Hydro Network is firmly established as the one-day UK networking conference and exhibition dedicated to the unique and diverse world of hydropower. Incorporating a comprehensive…

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BHA Annual Conference 2024

The BHA two-day conference is one way of sharing and celebrating our hydropower journey. Enjoy a high-quality, stimulating conference programme over two days, making this the essential forum for the…

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