Exports

The global installed hydropower capacity is estimated at 888.8 GW, generating over 3,352GWh/yr - almost one quarter of the technical & economically feasible resource .

Increasing efforts to achieve water and food security, access to reliable electricity supplies and prepare for the effects of climate change are three prominent themes at recent international congresses. This has led to a recognised need for further development of clean reliable hydropower on a worlwide basis.

Estimates suggest that if the remaining feasible projects were developed over the next 100 years and the UK hydro industry only won 1% of the business, then the value would be £400 million per year.

Hydropower has the largest renewable energy technology export potential, with a wide range of UK companies offering extensive capability and experience. These cover developers, financiers/investors, hydrology and fishery expertise, consulting engineers in all disciplines, design engineering companies in all disciplines, manufacturers both at primary and secondary levels, equipment package suppliers, contractors, lawyers, project management and operation.

The British hydropower industry has an established export record and there is a bright future for the UK hydropower sector - starting from a strong and well-developed base and carrying our expertise to projects of all types and sizes throughout the world.

The Exports Credit Guarantee Dept (ECGD) may be able to assist hydropower companies looking to export capital good and/or services overseas, or wishing to invest abroad. View PDF  for more information.

 

 

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