The hydro power electricity production capacity in Germany has shown slight fluctuations over the past decade. In 2023, the capacity stood at 10.96 thousand Megawatts. Between 2013 and 2023, the overall variation in annual capacity exhibited a slight declining trend with occasional increments. Notably, from 2013 to 2018, there was a general downward trend, which was followed by a period of stabilization and slight recovery from 2019 onwards.
Year-on-year, the production capacity decreased by 0.16% in 2013, 0.43% in 2016, and hit the lowest point with a 3.92% decline in 2018. The most recent years have exhibited minor increases with a 0.54% rise in both 2022 and 2023. Over the last five years leading up to 2023, the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at 0.52%, indicating a slow but positive growth trend.
Future projections suggest a steady increase in hydro power capacity with a forecasted annual growth rate of 0.41% leading to a 2.05% cumulative growth rate by 2028. Notable trends to watch include technological advancements in hydro power efficiency, policy shifts toward renewable energy support, and environmental considerations impacting water resources for hydro power.
