Hydroelectric power is one of the first renewable energy sources of our contemporary history. In 1882, the first hydroelectric power company in the world was created and since then, this sector has been growing in line with new technological advances, which has driven the creation of multiple hydroelectric plants and companies in this field worldwide. Below, we will learn about the main hydroelectric power companies globally.
China Yangtze Power Co. Ltd (CYPC)
China Yangtze Power Co. Ltd (CYPC) is a Chinese company specializing in hydroelectric power, which provides public services in China. It is a joint-stock company established in 2002 and currently operates along the Yangtze River (the largest river in China). It owns important hydroelectric plants, including the Three Gorges Dam (the largest hydroelectric power station in the world), the Xiangjiaba Dam, the Xiluodu Dam, and the Gezhouba Dam.
China Yangtze Power Co. Ltd has a total installed capacity of over 71,695 MW, making it the largest renewable energy company in China and the largest hydroelectric power producer in the world.
RusHydro
RusHydro is a Russian hydroelectric company. The Russian hydroelectric power company RusHydro, with an installed capacity of approximately 53,000 MW, is the second largest hydroelectric power producer in the world and the number one power company in Russia. RusHydro is a public joint stock company established in 2004 and currently operates several hydroelectric power plants in Russia. Russia, including the Sayano-Shushenskaya Dam (Russia’s largest power plant).
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras SA (Eletrobras)
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. (Eletrobras) is the largest energy company in Brazil. It was established in 1962 and currently has an installed capacity of approximately 51,000 MW (approximately 40% of Brazil’s electricity), making it the third-largest energy company in the world and the largest in Latin America.
Currently, Eletrobras controls 69% of Brazil’s electricity transmission network and operates several hydroelectric projects in Brazil, including the Itaipu Dam, which is the largest hydroelectric plant in the world in terms of its energy generation capacity.
Enel SpA
Enel SpA is an Italian company specializing in the generation and distribution of electric energy. It was founded in 1962 and currently stands out for operating important hydroelectric projects and plants, mainly in Italy and Spain. It should be noted that Enel SpA has an installed hydroelectric capacity of approximately 13,000 MW in Italy alone and operates in more than 30 countries.
Hydro-Québec
Hydro-Québec is a Canadian utility company specializing in the generation, transmission and distribution of electric power. Its headquarters are in Quebec, Canada and it was founded in 1944 as a state-owned enterprise, specifically by the government of Quebec. It currently operates nearly 62 hydroelectric power plants, making it one of the largest hydroelectric power producers in the world.
Siemens Energy
Siemens Energy is a company with more than 145 years of experience in the hydroelectric sector, during which time it has distinguished itself by providing services and technology for hydroelectric power plants around the world. Siemens Energy has participated in a wide variety of hydroelectric power plant projects, offering engineering solutions, equipment, and technology supply through to the installation and commissioning of hydroelectric plants.
It is important to note that Siemens Energy is currently committed to the energy transition, which, in addition to promoting the use of renewable energy technologies, also aims to decarbonize industrial processes and generate electricity with low or zero CO2 emissions.
Voith Group
Voith Group is a German engineering company with a global presence, thanks to its extensive and diverse portfolio of industrial customers. It was formed as a family business in 1867 and is today one of the largest family-owned companies in Europe. The Voith Group operates in more than 60 countries and is a supplier of equipment and services for hydroelectric power plants.
It is worth noting that in 2000, Voith Group created a joint venture with Siemens Energy, which was known as Voith Siemens Hydro Power Generation GmbH & Co. KG. This company combined Siemens generator technology with Voith’s turbine expertise, offering comprehensive solutions for hydropower plants around the world. However, in 2021 Siemens Energy transferred its 35% stake to Voith Group, and since then Voith Group has been the sole owner of Voith Hydro.
General Electric (GE) Renewable Energy
General Electric Renewable Energy is a division of the American company General Electric (GE) that specializes in the manufacture and supply of hydroelectric turbines, hydroelectric generators, control systems, and mechanical equipment around the world, becoming part of more than 25% of the installed hydroelectric capacity worldwide. In this way, General Electric Renewable Energy is one of the main hydroelectric energy companies globally due to its commitment and broad contribution to the global shift towards renewable energy.
ABB Ltd.
ABB Ltd. is a Swiss-Swedish multinational company, a world leader in power and automation technologies, with an active focus on hydropower solutions. ABB Ltd. has over 125 years of experience in the sector, offering a broad range of products used in hydropower plants, including generators, power transformers, motors, drives, electrical systems, excitation and turbine control, advanced optimization packages and hydropower plant automation systems, which help ensure reliable and efficient operation of hydropower plants.
ANDRITZ Hydro GmbH
Andritz Hydro GmbH is an Austrian company specializing in electromechanical equipment and services for hydroelectric plants. Andritz Hydro GmbH has more than 185 years of experience in the sector, during which time it has installed more than 33,000 turbines around the world, which translates into an installed hydroelectric production capacity of approximately 489,000 MW. Currently, Andritz Hydro GmbH has more than 185 years of experience in the sector, during which time it has installed more than 33,000 turbines around the world, which translates into an installed hydroelectric production capacity of approximately 489,000 MW. The company operates in more than 25 countries.
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