Post on 22-Jan-2017
transcript
Hydropower Industry
Hydropower Industry
Hydropower is a growing industry which is expected to provide 19% of the world’s electricity by 2020, leading to an increasing demand for specialists in this area.
Jobs in large and small hydropower combined amounted to 1.7 million in 2014, most of which fell in construction and installation in China.
Growth of the Global
Where Does the World Currently Get its Power?
Fossil-derived energy accounts for 68% of the world’s electricity, with renewables providing 21%.
Source: IEA 2014 (data from 2012)
5%
Oil
Gas
22%
41%
Coal
11%
Nuclear
2%
Biomass and waste
3%
Other renewables
16%
Hydro
How Does Hydropower Compare to Other Renewables?
Installed Renewable Power Capacity - Cumulative Capacity
Source: IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency)
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800Capacity (GW)
Hydropower Wind Energy
Solar Energy Bioenergy Geothermal
EnergyTide, Wave and Ocean Energy
10 Countries with the Greatest Hydropower Capacity
China, along with Brazil, the United States, Canada, Russia, India, Turkey, Norway, Japan and France, make up the top ten producers of hydropower across the globe.
Source: US Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2012
China
856
1
Brazil
4112
Canada3733
Global ranking
By billion kilowatt hours per year
United States
2764
Russia1645
Norway 1406
India 1247
Venezuela 818
Sweden789
Japan7410
Where are the Most Jobs in Renewable Energy at the Moment?
Source: IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency)
500,000
0
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
Jobs2,273,000
1,453,000
834,000782,000
503,000
264,000184,000 156,000
43,000
Solar Photovoltaic
Liquid Biofuels
WindPower
Biomass Solar Heating/Cooling
Biogas Geothermal Small Hydropower
Concentrated Solar Power
6.5 million jobs in 2013
In 2013, 46% of global hydropower employment was accounted for by China, followed by Brazil (8%), India (7%) and The Russian Federation (6%), according to IRENA’s Renewable Energy and Jobs Annual Review 2015.
Source: Lehr and Nieters (2015)
28%
Rest of the World
Total: 1.5 million
jobs
China
45.8%
1
Brazil
7.6%2
India
6.9%3
Russian Federation
5.7%4
Vietnam
3%5
Iran
2.9%6
Which Countries Have the Most Hydropower Jobs?
Major Hydropower Projects Underway in Key Employment Hotspots
• Due to start producing energy in 2019
• When complete in 2021 will be the largest in the world
• Expected installed capacity of
3,600 MW
China, Hebei province:Fengning Pumped Storage Station
Turkey: Kargı Hydropower project
• Currently under construction with
102 MW capacity on completion &
• Estimated up to 15 GW of new capacity currently under construction
in Turkey: Yusufeli (540 MW), Çetin (517 MW) and Kığı (180 MW) projects
• Construction began in 2007 and is due to complete in late-2016
• Total installed capacity will reach
330 MW
•
•
India: Kishanganga project
$250 USDmillioninvested $687
USDmillioninvested
$1.87USDbillioninvested
What Roles are Available in Hydropower?
Hydrologists
Plan large hydropower projects and manage
resultant water resources.
Mechanical engineers
Consider the physics involved in the operation of hydropower
systems, often in the planning and development stages of a project.
Civil engineers
Design structural aspects of a power plant and consider ways to harness the power
of running water.
Environment scientist
Evaluate the potential effects of a plant on its surroundings and provide solutions for negative
environmental impacts.
Installers and operators
Build, maintain and operate hydropower plants, as well as analyse data to keep the plant
functioning properly.
Plant electrician
Test and inspect electrical components and make sure
everything is properly installed, repaired and maintained.
procorre.com