Hydropower sector no longer a novice but a global leader

China's hydropower industry has transformed from a novice into a leader and industry pioneer.

It has its advanced technology and project quality to thank for, which have helped it to establish businesses in Europe, South America and Southeast Asia in recent years.

It added 8,540 megawatts in capacity last year, the most for any country's hydropower industry. It was followed by Brazil (3,866 MW), Pakistan (2,487 MW) and Turkey (1,085 MW), according to the 2019 Hydropower Status Report released by the International Hydropower Association in May.