Hydro Energy, Small Hydro Business Opportunities, Investing, Case Studies

Take Part in the Hydro Energy Revolution

Hydro-energy is by far the largest renewable energy contributor to electricity worldwide. This renewable energy source is poised to be an even larger contributor, with concepts such as small hydro power beginning to make a mark on the world scene. Concepts such as small hydro and hydrokinetic energy are likely to provide a range of business opportunities to small and large businesses worldwide.

Revolution happening in hydro energy industry

Hydro is already a significant renewable energy source for global electricity production. Sixteen percentage of global electricity supply comes from hydro energy, more than other renewable energy sources. The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that hydro capacity growth to increase by 63% for the period 2002-2030. The total capacity of ongoing hydro energy projects is 107820 MW (108 GW).

It is estimated, based on market studies and extensive research in hydro energy, that two-thirds of the world's economically feasible potential is still to be exploited and is mainly concentrated in developing countries in Africa, Asia and South America. China has used only about one-quarter of its huge hydro potential of 450 GW. It is the main contributor to hydro development today and government figures suggest that it will add more than 12 GW of new capacity each year until 2020 to reach 300 GW.

Technology Advancement

Hydro power industry has seen new developments like micro hydro and hydrokinetic energy which has great growth potential and is just starting to emerge from its infancy. Small acale and medium businesses can expect excellent business opportunities now and in the near future, as this segment is expected to grow three times as fast as large hydro in terms of installed capacity for electricity generation.

Snapshots of status and potential of hydro energy

Renewable Energy Sources	Capacity (GW)		Market Size (billion $)		Market Size Growth Rate (%)
Renewable Energy Sources	2008	2015	2008	2015	Market Size Growth Rate (%)
Large Hydro	800	945.8	240	331	5
Small Hydro	50	110*	14	38.5	16

*Altprofits estimate

Government mandates and incentives for hydro energy

While large hydro power plants have traditionally enjoyed excellent support from governments worldwide - not least due to the fact that most of these hydro projects were developed by government-owned power companies, the strong business case provided by small hydro in many countries have made governments to support this relatively new use of hydro-power. In many countries worldwide, governments are framing policies and incentives that will make it easier for companies to develop and implement small hydro power projects. These incentives are in the form of tax breaks, grants, subsidies and more.

How can individuals and entrepreneurs benefit from this dramatic opportunity?

Hydro energy industry presents attractive opportunities to a wide range of people, including investors and entrepreneurs.

Business opportunities by scale of investments required

Scale of Investment	Type of Opportunity
Low	Consulting for the hydel energy sector Training people for the hydro energy industry Setting up micro-hydro energy plants
Medium	Setting up / implementing small and medium scale hydro energy plants Setting up manufacturing plants for components and accessories for the hydel energy Setting up R&D facilities for research into hydro energy
High	Setting up large-scale hydel energy plants Large-scale manufacturing of components and parts for the hydel energy industry

Small Scale Hydro Business Opportunities

Setting up micro-hydro energy plants. In some parts of the world, homes have started using micro-hydro for residential electricity as well.
As micro hydro enable electricity at lower total capital costs (compared to large hydro), these could have a strong business case in regions that do not currently have grid connectivity.
New developments, such as small and micro hydro, and hydrokinetic energy, throw open new areas for consultants.

Medium Scale Hydro Business Opportunities

Small hydro is an area where small and medium businesses can expect excellent business opportunities now and in the near future, as this segment is expected to grow three times as fast as large hydro in terms of installed capacity for electricity generation
Setting up R&D facilities for research into hydro energy. Companies are experimenting with hydrokinetic turbine to generate additional power from the energy remaining in the water current exiting the dam and flowing downstream.

Large Scale Hydro Business Opportunities

Setting up large-scale hydel energy plants
Large-scale manufacturing of components and parts for the hydel energy industry

Presenting the Hydro Profits Report

While there is a large amount of data and inputs available online and offline about the renewable energy industry, much of this data are in bits and pieces and they do not readily answer specific and practical questions that entrepreneurs who are just about to enter this industry have in mind. The objective of the Hydro Energy Profits Report is to demystify the hydro energy industry.

The report has been prepared after intensive research for over a year by a team of industry, scientific and market research experts. During the preparation, a large number of diverse data sources - both primary and secondary were used. These included interviews with experts and consultants, data from high-end consultants such as McKinsey, Accenture and CleanTech group, inputs from a number of seminars and conferences, white papers, industry and research journals, authentic data sources such as those from the US Department of Energy, and more were used.

The Hydro Profits Report provides you strategic advice and numerous case studies on the prominent and emerging hydro industry.

This report will be immensely useful for entrepreneurs, businesses and individuals who are keen on understanding the business case in hydro industry and devising an effective strategy for their entry into this exciting business segment.

Insights and intelligence, not just information

Compiled by a diverse team of experts, with experience in scientific, industrial and management fields, the Hydro Profits Report is the first report that provides in-depth analysis and insights on how entrepreneurs and existing businesses can gain an entry into and benefit from this industry. It uses thousands of pieces of data and information from a wide variety of expert sources and market studies, and distills these inputs and data into intelligence and a roadmap that you can use.

What will you know after reading this report?

How can you personally and professionally benefit from this revolution?

How have entrepreneurs been able to make a difference to the world while at the same time making profits?

How have small businesses become multi-billion dollar businesses within a decade by investing in hydro energy?

How can you shift from working in your existing, standard industry into the industry of the future?

What immediate steps can you take so that you have made your first, productive moves in this direction?

Where should you look for advice and guidance for investing in hydro energy stocks?

The Hydro Profits Report provides precise insights and precise inputs for the following questions

How did the successful entrepreneurs succeed in this industry?

Does the hydro energy industry have attractive small business opportunities?

What are the current and future trends in hydro energy sources worldwide?

What are the segments in hydro energy and sustainability industries that have the most attractive business potential?

What are the trends and new developments in hydro energy technologies?

What are the investment trends and opportunities in hydro energy and sustainability industries?

What segments of the hydro energy industry are attractive for small scale investments?

What are the most significant problems or bottlenecks in hydro energy business?

What steps should an entrepreneur take should she/he be interested in exploring further?

Unique topics on which you will find insights in the report

Information, insights and market research data are provided on a number of emerging trends in hydro energy industry, along with the business opportunities that they represent.

Hydro Power

Hydro kinetic energy

Hydro turbines

Micro hydropower

Small hydropower

Green Jobs

Construction managers

Due diligence consultants

Efficiency engineers

Electrical engineers

Engineering designers

Environmental consultants

Fabrication specialists

Finance managers & analysts

Geochemists

Green energy product specialist

Grid connectivity experts

Process engineers

Service engineers

Technicians

Price: $ 150

List of Contents

Section I: Status and Trends in Alternative Energy Sources

1. Introduction to Alternative Energy and Sustainability Industries 1.1 Introduction to Alternative Energy Sources	Figures Schematic Representation of Primary and Emerging Sources of Energy Tables Prominent Aspects of Sustainability
2. Hydro Energy – Industry Status and Trends 2.1 Introduction to Hydro-energy 2.2 Hydro-energy Potential 2.3 Hydro-energy Technology 2.4 Hydro Power Industry - Status and Trends 2.5 Prominent Hydro Power Projects 2.6 Problems with Hydro Power	Figures Dam Uses by Continents Tables Percentage of Global Electricity Supply by Source Regional Scenario - Hydro-energy Capacities Country Wise Prominent Ongoing Projects for Hydro Energy Upcoming Large Hydro Projects
3. Value Chain and Prominent Companies in the Hydro Energy Domain 3.1 Hydroelectricity / Hydel Energy Value Chain 3.2 Some Prominent Hydro-energy Companies Worldwide	Tables Prominent Hydro-energy Companies Worldwide
Section 2: Case Studies and Business Opportunities in Hydro Energy 4. Hydro-energy - Case Studies and Business Opportunities 4.1 Hydro Energy Case Studies 4.2 Hydro Energy Business Opportunities 4.2.1 Opportunities Framework 4.2.2 New Opportunities 4.2.3 Sample Equipments and Components Used in Hydro-power Industry	Figures Hydro Energy Opportunities by Investments Required Hydro Energy Opportunities by Type of Industry Sample Case Studies Case study describing an experience of dissemination of micro-hydro plants in isolated rural areas in Peru, based on the provision of soft loans plus technical assistance. Interview excerpt of Wayne F. Krouse, founder of Hydro Green Energy that will enable entrepreneurs to understand the background, motivation and methodologies that helped Wayne Kruise to travel the distance he has traveled. Case studies on how a new low cost small hydro power technology has provided electricity to a whole village in southern part of India.
5. Next Steps for an Entrepreneur Keen on Exploring the Hydro Energy Industry 5.1 Tips & Suggestions 5.2 Mistakes to be Avoided 6. Careers in Hydro Energy Industry 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Alternative and Renewable Energy Jobs FAQ 6.3 Renewable Energy Careers Section 3: Hydro Energy Industry – Costs and Investments 7. Costs and Investments 7.1 Capital & Operational Expenses for Hydro Energy Sources 7.2 Hydro Energy Costs - Notes and Trends 7.3 Hydro Energy Investments 7.4 Investment Data Trends in Hydro Energy 7.4.1 Venture Capital Financing 7.4.2 Investments in Hydro Energy	Tables Capital & Operational Expenses for Various Renewable Energy Sources Energy Returned on Energy Invested for Hydro Power industry Sample Investment Data for Hydro Power New Investments in Sustainable Energy Investment VC / PE investment in Hydro Power by Stage
8. Investing in Green Stocks 8.1 Guide for Green Investing 8.1.1 Global Alternative Energy Indexes 8.1.2 Other Guides for Green Investing 8.2 Some Perspectives on Alternative Energy Investing Section 4: References 9. Useful Web Resources for an Entrepreneur – News, Guides, Message Boards, Blogs 9.1 News Sites 9.2 Blogs 9.3 Forums 9.4 Portals & Guides	Tables Alternative Energy News Sites Hydro Energy News Alternative & Renewable Energy Blogs Hydro Energy Blogs Alternative Energy Forum Portals & Guides
10. Associations for Hydro Energy for the Top 10 Countries