In 2023, Italy led the run-of-river hydro power electricity production capacities in Europe with 6.3 thousand megawatts, an increase of 2.61% year-on-year. Austria followed with 5.74 thousand megawatts, seeing a 1.23% rise year-on-year. Germany produced 4.22 thousand megawatts, growing by 1.99%. Other notable capacities included Portugal at 2.81 thousand megawatts with a 0.41% increase, Spain at 2.66 thousand megawatts with a 1.11% increase, and Latvia at 1.59 thousand megawatts, growing by 0.35%. Contrarily, Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced decreases of 0.3% and 19.51%, respectively.
Future trends to watch in the European run-of-river hydro power sector include potential technological advancements enhancing efficiency, policy changes regarding renewable energy, and cross-country collaborations for infrastructure investments. Monitoring climate change impacts will also be essential as it can significantly affect water flow and subsequently, electricity production capacities.
Top countries in Run-of-River Hydro Power Electricity Production Capacities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Megawatts | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 6,300 | 2023 | +2.26% | +2.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 5,740 | 2023 | +2.39% | +1.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 4,220 | 2023 | +2.08% | +1.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 2,810 | 2023 | +0.86% | +0.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 2,660 | 2023 | +2.24% | +1.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 1,590 | 2023 | +0.16% | +0.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 1,220 | 2023 | +2.04% | +0.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Macedonia | 714.78 | 2023 | +1.67% | +1.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 462.8 | 2023 | +2.57% | +1.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 315 | 2023 | +3.96% | +5.86% | View data |
