In 2023, Germany's pure hydro power electricity production capacity stood at 4.45 Thousand Megawatts. Forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 indicates a slow, steady growth in capacity, increasing annually by 0.67 to 0.88 percent. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is approximately 0.78 percent.
Future trends to watch for include potential technological advancements in hydroelectric power that could enhance capacity and efficiency. Policy changes aimed at increasing the share of renewable energy in the energy mix could also impact development in hydro power capacity significantly.
