| Product Code: ETC5758529 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Despite a decrease in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, Ireland`s small hydropower import market continues to show strong concentration, with top exporters including the UK, New Zealand, Metropolitan France, Germany, and India. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) in 2023 further intensified in 2024, indicating a competitive market landscape. With a notable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.71% over the period from 2020 to 2024, the small hydropower sector in Ireland remains dynamic and attractive for both domestic and international players.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Small Hydropower Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Small Hydropower Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Components, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing government support and incentives for renewable energy projects in Ireland |
4.2.2 Rising awareness and concerns about climate change leading to a shift towards clean energy sources |
4.2.3 Growing demand for sustainable energy solutions to reduce carbon footprint |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment costs associated with setting up small hydropower projects |
4.3.2 Regulatory challenges and complex permitting processes for hydropower installations |
4.3.3 Limited suitable sites for small hydropower projects in Ireland |
5 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Trends |
6 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Small Hydropower Market, By Capacity |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Revenues & Volume, By Up to 1 MW, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Revenues & Volume, By 1? ??10 MW, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Small Hydropower Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Revenues & Volume, By Micro Hydropower, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Revenues & Volume, By Mini Hydropower, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Small Hydropower Market, By Components |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Revenues & Volume, By Electromechanical Equipment, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Revenues & Volume, By Electric infrastructure, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Revenues & Volume, By Civil Works, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of small hydropower generation |
8.2 Capacity utilization factor of small hydropower plants in Ireland |
8.3 Number of new small hydropower project installations in a given period |
9 Ireland Small Hydropower Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Opportunity Assessment, By Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Opportunity Assessment, By Components, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Small Hydropower Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Small Hydropower Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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