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Hydropower Energy Technologies Worldwide: Large, Small, Mini,
Micro and Pico
October 1, 2009
This research report on Hydropower Energy presents an in-depth analysis of the
development, applications, products, manufacturers, and trends in the development of
the hydropower resources in the United States and around the world. Topics include the
full gamut of hydropower generation, from conventional hydropower to newer wave
energy and hydrokinetic technologies, from very large systems providing electricity to
millions of people to the smallest systems suitable for a single family. Accounting for
over 70% of renewable energy today, hydropower is poised to increase growth over the
next five years, notwithstanding the emphasis currently being given to other renewable
energy sources - wind and solar in particular. The report provides a comprehensive
assessment of the current hydropower market, the environmental concerns that have
limited its development in developed countries, the potential opportunities for new
development (particularly in upgrading existing dams that do not produce power), and
an assessment of developing technologies that harness the power of the ocean.
Projected growth through 2013 for different sized hydro systems is provided including
discussion of energy demand, environmental impacts, economic conditions, consumer
acceptance, stakeholder concerns, and government activities as they affect growth
rates. The report also profiles manufacturers and marketers of different hydro
technologies and the strategies they have adopted to maximize growth and profitability.
Scope and Methodology
This report includes both primary and secondary research. Secondary research data
have been obtained from government sources, trade association publications, business
journals, and company literature. Statistical data are included for industry revenue, both
globally and for the United States. The market size for Hydropower Energy technologies
is projected from 2009 to 2013. Demand in each of the following application areas is
analyzed in terms of overall revenue for developing hydro power:
Large Hydro (10 MW or more of generating capacity)
Small Hydro (1 to 10 MW of generating capacity)

2. Mini Hydro (100 KW to 1 MW of generating capacity)
Micro Hydro (5 KW to 100 KW of generating capacity)
Pico Hydro (less than 5 KW of generating capacity)
Potential hydro power applications, buying trends, environmental issues, and energy
considerations are also reviewed and analyzed. Market size estimates and forecasts
are based on government and secondary sources, and the impact of factors such as
government grants and incentives, environmental concerns, fuel and energy prices,
economic considerations, and demand for renewable energy sources.
How You Will Benefit from this Report
If your company is involved in renewable energy, electric service, business consulting
and integration of electric resources, energy planning, off-grid electric applications,
general construction, or simply want to determine the myriad opportunities that exist
with development of hydropower you will find this report invaluable, as it provides a
comprehensive package of information and insight about conventional and ocean hydro
technologies that are not offered in any other single source. You will gain a thorough
understanding of hydropower applications and markets, as well as projected market
sizes and trends through 2013.
This report will help:
Marketing Managers identify market opportunities and develop targeted
promotion plans for hydropower products and services.
Research and Development Professionals stay on top of competitor initiatives,
product applications, and demand for hydro technologies.
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and energy planning develop compelling messages and images to promote
development of hydropower projects.
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hydropower projects, identify potential partnerships, and detect new product
applications.
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Additional Information
Market Insights: A Selection From The Report

3. Growth Drivers and Inhibitors
Conventional hydro growth is growing quickly in many parts of the world and somewhat
slowly in the United States, Canada, and Europe. There are a number of factors that
help or hinder hydro development but not all of them affect different size hydro projects
in the same way. The discussion that follows delineates these factors and the manner in
which they affect the various types of conventional hydro systems that are being
developed throughout the world.
Factors Enhancing Hydro Growth
Hydropower has many advantages over other forms of electric generation that will help
drive growth for the foreseeable future. Perhaps most importantly, hydropower is a
clean, renewable energy source that can significantly reduce the reliance on fossil fuels
- coal, gas, oil - for electric generation. Hydropower emits virtually no carbon dioxide,
nitrogen oxide, sulfur oxide, hydrocarbons, or particulate matter. It is also the world’s
largest renewable energy source, far outstripping the generating capacity of wind, solar,
and other sources of renewable energy. In addition, over 70 percent of potential hydro
producing sites are as yet unused, leaving significant room for possible growth.
Hydropower is also very energy efficient, with energy conversion rates exceeding 90
percent. This is almost double the efficiency of other forms of electric generating
sources which have energy conversion rates of 50 percent or less, including fossil fuels
and solar power. No other source of electricity is as efficient as hydropower.
In the News
Under-loved and under-funded, Hydropower Energy finds new life in Tanzania
New York, December 13, 2010 — The planned US $2 billion, 2,100-MW Stiegler’s
Gorge hydropower station in Tanzania is starting to take shape. The project’s timetable
has scheduled the first of three 700-MW turbines to be installed in 2012, Reuters
reports, with full project completion projected for 2015.
Brazil has become a world leader in large hydropower plant construction, according to
market research firm SBI Energy. Currently, about 80% of Brazil’s power is supplied by
hydroelectric plants. With electric demand growing at 4.4 percent per year, the country
will need to build about $40 billion of power plants by 2015.
The study from SBI Energy, Hydropower Energy Technologies Worldwide: Large,
Small, Mini, Micro and Pico, projects hydropower growth will be influenced heavily by
government stimulus funds and other incentives. Although hydropower has not received
the attention and funding that is being afforded to wind, solar, and other renewable
energy sources, it has received more funding since 2008 than it has in preceding years.
The Brazilian government is currently considering funding options for the Tanzania

4. project, including concessional loans, private investment or state financing, media
sources indicate.
On August 13, 2009 Omega Energia Renovável and Hidrotérmica, both Brazilian
energy companies, signed a letter of intent with the government of Minas Gerais to build
13 small hydropower plants in the state (Minas Gerais is the third largest state in Brazil
and the second most populous). These plants will cost about $524 million and are
expected to become operational by 2013.
"Hydropower is an under-loved energy source that is being rediscovered by some
countries, such as the United States, and is rapidly being developed in others, such as
China and Brazil.This renewable energy source will experience major growth over the
next five years," comments Shelley Carr, publisher of SBI Energy. "Brazil alone will see
significant growth from the small hydropower sector, growing from 3.8 GW currently to
11.5 GW in 2012."
Hydropower Energy Technologies Worldwide: Large, Small, Mini, Micro and Pico
provides a comprehensive assessment of the current hydropower market, the
environmental concerns that have limited its growth in developed countries, the
potential opportunities for new development, and the emerging technologies that
harness the power of the ocean. Market sizes and trends are projected through 2013.
About SBI Energy
SBI Energy, a division of MarketResearch.com, publishes research reports in the
industrial, energy, building/construction, and automotive/transportation markets.SBI
Energy also offers a full range of custom research services.
In the News
Hydropower Reigns as Undisputed King of Renewable Energy
New York, November 4, 2009 - SBI Energy, a leading energy market research firm and
publisher of Ocean Energy Technologies and Components Worldwide, has released
Hydropower Energy Technologies Worldwide: Large, Small, Mini, Micro and Pico.
The report presents an in-depth analysis of the applications, products, manufacturers,
and trends in the development of hydropower resources in the United States and
around the world.
During the period 2009 through 2013, hydropower in all its forms is forecast to grow
faster than it has in the past five years to meet the increasing need for renewable
energy sources worldwide. The projected uptick marks a return to popularity for
hydropower as the undisputed king of renewable energy boasting technologies that are
proven and widely used, in addition to emerging technologies just beginning to enter the
marketplace.

5. SBI Energy identifies several advantages hydropower has over other forms of electric
generation that will help drive growth for the foreseeable future. Perhaps most
importantly, hydropower is a clean, renewable energy source that can significantly
reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and is the world’s largest renewable energy source,
far outstripping the generating capacity of wind, solar, and other sources of renewable
energy. In addition, over 70% of potential hydro producing sites around the world are as
yet unused, leaving significant room for possible growth.
“The future of hydropower looks brighter than it has in ten years,” says Shelley Carr,
publisher of SBI Energy. “Mandates and goals for renewable energy, carbon credits and
trading, more streamlined licensing, rising fuel costs, and technical issues associated
with other energy sources will all play a part in driving the future growth of hydropower.”
Large scale hydro projects will not likely occur in the United States and other developed
countries. Instead the application of smaller scale hydro projects has been provided a
substantial impetus for further development due to the continuing demand for more and
cleaner electricity. China, the world leader in small hydropower operations with an
installed capacity of 51 GW, is expected to continue to pace the rest of the world with a
47% increase in hydro electricity production by 2020. Over the next five years, Japan,
the U.S., Italy, and Brazil are also expected to rank among the top producers of small
hydro energy.
Hydropower Energy Technologies Worldwide: Large, Small, Mini, Micro and Pico
provides a comprehensive assessment of the current hydropower market, the
environmental concerns that have limited its growth in developed countries, the
potential opportunities for new development, and the emerging technologies that
harness the power of the ocean. Market sizes and trends are projected through 2013.
About SBI Energy
SBI Energy (Specialists in Business Information), a division of
MarketResearch.com, publishes research reports in the industrial, energy,
building/construction, automotive/transportation and packaging markets. SBI Energy
also offers a full range of custom research services.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Executive Summary
Scope
Research Methodology
Hydropower Past
Adverse Hydropower Impacts
Hydropower Development Costs
Figure 1-1: Top Hydroelectric Power Producers, 1980-2007 (terawatts)
Hydropower Today

6. Table 1-1: Sources of Renewable Energy in the United States, 2002 and 2007
(percent)
Demand for Electricity
Figure 1-2: Sources of Electricity, U.S. and World, 2007 (percent)
Water Power Potential
Table 1-2: Hydropower Resource Potential, by Continent, 2002 (percent)
Table 1-3: Power Potential of U.S. Water Energy Resource Sites
Figure 1-3: Hydrokinetic Production Potential, United States (TWh/yr)
Types of Hydropower Systems
Scale of Hydropower Systems
Hydropower Future
Factors Driving Hydropower Growth
Large Hydropower Growth
Figure 1-4: Global Large Hydropower Growth, 2009-2013 (gigawatts, $ billions)
Small Hydropower Growth
Figure 1-5: Hydro Capacity of New Licenses Issued by FERC, 1990-2009 (KW)
Figure 1-6: Small Hydropower Growth, 2009-2013 ($ billions)
Very Small Hydro Growth
Figure 1-7: Mini-Hydro Market Growth, 2009-2013 ($ millions)
Table 1-4: Global Hydro Growth Projections, 2009-2013 ($ millions)
Ocean Energy and Hydrokinetic Growth
Summary
Chapter 2: Hydropower
Scope
The Largest Renewable Energy Source
Table 2-1: Sources of Renewable Energy, 2002 and 2007 (percent)
Sources of Electric Power
Figure 2-1: Sources of Electricity, U.S. and World, 2007
Figure 2-2: Hydro Percent of Electric Production, by State, 2007
Electricity Demand
Table 2-2: Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Countries
Figure 2-3: Electricity Production Estimates, 2005-2030 (trillion kilowatthours)
Figure 2-4: U. S. Electricity Growth Rates, 1950-2030 (percent)
History of Hydropower
Types of Hydropower Systems
Impoundment Systems
Figure 2-5: Impoundment Hydropower System
Pumped Storage Systems
Figure 2-6: Pumped Storage Hydropower System
Run-of-River Systems
Figure 2-7: Run-of-River Hydropower System
Hydrokinetic Power - Ocean Wave and Current Systems
Ocean Wave Energy
Figure 2-8: Terminator and Oscillating Water Column (OWC) Device
Figure 2-9: Overtopping Device

7. Figure 2-10: Point Absorber Devices
Figure 2-11: Attenuator Device
Ocean and Tidal Current Energy
River Current Energy
Ocean, Tidal, and River Current Turbines
Figure 2-12: Ocean and River Current Axial Turbine Devices
Figure 2-13: Ocean and River Current Cross-Flow Turbine Devices
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
Salinity Gradient Energy
Scale of Hydropower Systems
Figure 2-14: Micro-Hydro Run-of-River Plant
Hydropower Turbines
Figure 2-15: Francis Turbine Diagram
Figure 2-16: Kaplan Turbine Diagram
Figure 2-17: Pelton Wheel Diagram
Figure 2-18: Turgo Wheel Diagram
Figure 2-19: Cross-flow Turbine Diagram
Table 2-3: Water Turbine Application
Summary
Chapter 3: Conventional Hydro Market Size & Growth
Scope
Hydropower Today
Figure 3-1: Top Hydroelectric Power Producing Countries, 1980-2007 (terawatts)
Figure 3-2: Annual Hydropower Production, by Region, 1980-2007 (terawatts)
Hydropower Potential in the United States
Table 3-1: Power Potential of U.S. Water Energy Resource Sites
Large Scale Hydro Growth
Table 3-2: Largest Hydropower Facilities (Global) (MW of Capacity)
Figure 3-3: Large Hydropower Growth (Global), 2004-2008 (gigawatts, $ billions)
Figure 3-4: Large Hydropower Growth (Global), 2009-2013 (gigawatts, $ billions)
Large Scale Hydro Growth in the United States
Figure 3-5: New Hydropower Licenses Issued by FERC, 1990-2009
Figure 3-6: Hydro Capacity of New Licenses Issued by FERC, 1990-2009
Figure 3-7: Large Hydropower Growth in the United States, 2009-2013 ($
billions)
Small Hydro Growth
Figure 3-8: Small Hydropower Growth (Global), 2004-2008 (gigawatts, $ billions)
Figure 3-9: Small Hydropower Growth (Global and U.S.), 2009-2013 ($ billions)
Very Small Scale Hydropower Growth
Table 3-3: Very Small Hydro Systems
Table 3-4: Small Hydropower (SHP) Installations, by Region
Table 3-5: Populations With No Access to Electricity (millions)
Mini-Hydro Growth
Figure 3-10: Mini-Hydro Market Growth (Global and U.S.), 2009-2013 ($ millions)
Micro-Hydro Growth

8. Figure 3-11: Micro-Hydro Market Growth (Global and U.S.), 2009-2013 ($
millions)
Pico-Hydro Growth
Figure 3-12: Average Distributed Electric Generating Costs (300 W System) ($
per KW/hr)
Figure 3-13: Pico-Hydro Growth (Global), 2009-2013 ($ millions)
Growth Drivers and Inhibitors
Factors Enhancing Hydro Growth
Factors Inhibiting Hydro Growth
Table 3-6: Fish Mortality Rates, by Injury Type
Summary
Chapter 4: Hydrokinetic and Ocean Hydro Market Size and Growth
Scope
Ocean, Wave, and Hydrokinetic Potential
Figure 4-1: Annual Worldwide Average Wave Power Densities (kW/m)
Figure 4-2: Hydrokinetic Production Potential, United States (TWh/yr)
Ocean Energy Investments
Figure 4-3: Global Investments in Ocean Energy, 2004-2008 ($ millions)
Ocean Energy Production in the Years Ahead
Figure 4-4: Projected Growth in Ocean Energy Generated Electricity, 2009-2013
(MW)
Table 4-1: Companies With Producing Ocean Technologies (Full Scale
Prototypes and Commercial Installations)
Costs of Setting up an Ocean Energy Power Converter
Projected World Growth in Ocean Energy, 2009-2013
The U.S. Ocean Energy Technology Market
Growth in the World Wave Energy Market
Figure 4-5: World Wave Energy Projects and Values, 1998-2009 ($ millions)
Leading Global Wave Energy Companies
Table 4-2: Wave Energy Companies with Full-Scale Prototypes
U.S. Wave Energy Market
Table 4-3: U.S. Geographic Locations and Potential Wave Energy Output
Growth in the World Tidal/Current Energy Market
Figure 4-6: World Tidal Energy Projects and Values, 2001-2009 ($ millions,
number of projects)
Barrage Systems
U.S. Tidal Energy Market
U. S. Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Projects
Figure 4-7: Potential Markets for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Projects
Salinity Gradient Projects
Factors Affecting Future Growth
Factors Enhancing Growth
Factors Inhibiting Growth
Summary
Chapter 5: Hydro Inventions and Innovations

9. Scope
The Power of Water Is Everywhere
Harnessing Power From Water Utilities
Bucket Generator System
Harnessing Water Power From The Home
Hydrokinetic Innovations
A Run-of-River Variant
Power Barges
Tailrace Water Power
A Slow Current Hydro Device
Recent Inventions
Table 5-1: Recent U.S. Patents for Hydro Inventions, 2007-2009
Hydrokinetic Inventions
Figure 5-1: Sewer Line Power Generating System Schematic
Figure 5-2: Transportable Hydro-Electric Generating System With Improved
Water Pressure Enhancement Feature Schematic
Ocean Wave Hydropower Inventions
U.S. Department of Energy Hydro Research Activities
Recent Hydro Deployments
Wave Energy Development
Micro Hydro Development
Large HydroDevelopment
Summary
Chapter 6: Competitive Profiles
Scope
Pelamis Wave Power Ltd.
Overview
Performance
Table 6-1: Pelamis Wave Power Ltd.
Product Portfolio
Table 6-2: Pelamis Wave Power Ltd.
Significant Developments
Marine Current Turbines Ltd.
Overview
Company Performance
Table 6-3: Marine Current Turbines Ltd.
Product Portfolio
Table 6-4: Marine Current Turbines Ltd.
Significant Events
Grays Harbor Ocean Energy Company
Overview
Company Performance
Table 6-5: Grays Harbor Ocean Energy Company
Product Portfolio
Table 6-6: Grays Harbor Ocean Energy Company
Significant Events

10. Finavera Renewables Inc
Overview
Mergers and Acquisitions
Company Performance
Table 6-7: Finavera Renewables Inc
Product Portfolio
Table 6-8: Finavera Renewables Inc
Significant Events
Voith Hydro
Overview
Mergers and Acquisitions
Company Performance
Table 6-9: Voith Hydro
Product Portfolio
Table 6-10: Voith Hydro
Significant Events
Npower Renewables Ltd.
Overview
Company Performance
Table 6-11: Npower Renewables Ltd.
Product Portfolio
Table 6-12: Npower Renewables Ltd.
Significant Events
Asian Phoenix Resources Ltd.
Overview
Company Performance
Table 6-13: Asian Phoenix Resources Ltd.
Product Portfolio
Table 6-14: Asian Phoenix Resources Ltd.
Hydro Green Energy LLC
Overview
Company Performance
Table 6-15: Hydro Green Energy
Product Portfolio
Table 6-16: Hydro Green Energy
Significant Events
Rentricity Inc.
Overview
Company Performance
Table 6-17: Rentricity Inc.
Product Portfolio
Table 6-18: Rentricity Inc
Significant Events
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