ESHA at a glance
The European Small Hydropower Association (ESHA) represents the interest of the hydropower sector by promoting the benefits and opportunities of hydropower at EU level. The association campaigns for improved market conditions for the hydropower sector, removal of any barriers to hydropower development and an increase in hydro-electricity production in Europe.
ESHA serves as a platform for stakeholders in the hydropower field by providing its members with key information and briefings on EU policies and legislation, by promoting networking among hydropower stakeholders and by creating synergies within the renewable energy and other relevant sectors.
ESHA is a federation of European national hydropower associations as well as members from all sectors of the hydropower field, such as equipment manufacturers, public utilities, independent producers, research institutes, investors, industry and consultants.
ESHA, founded in 1989 as an initiative of the European Commission, is ideally located with other Renewable Energy Associations in the Renewable Energy House in Brussels just a block away from the European institutions.
ESHA is a founding member of the European Renewable Energy Council (EREC) and the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE). It is a member of the European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources (EUFORES), the European Business Council for a Sustainable Energy Future (e5) and the United Nation’s International Centre on Small Hydro Power (IC-SHP).
Latest news
- 10.05.12 - Brussels
European Small Hydropower Association (ESHA) President Marko Gospodjinacki participates in a mission trip to the US, Mexico and Colombia organised by Vice President of the European Commission, Antonio Tajani, to promote the EU’s RES and hydropower industry and look for new business opportunities.
From 10-17 May, ESHA’s President will participate in high-level political meetings in Washington, Mexico and Bogota, with additional business-to-business contacts from industrial sectors such as green economy, technology, construction, renewable energy and electricity. Discussion will focus on ways to create a more favourable environment to support innovation, growth and jobs on both sides of the Atlantic.
Read more“The European renewable industry generates €70 billion revenues and creates 550,000 jobs in Europe. This sector has also an important growing potential which can be exploited by stronger cooperation with the US and Latin America in terms of technological development and export activities.”, says Marko Gospodjinacki. “As ESHA President, I will also recall the specific benefits of hydropower industry and its particular cost-efficient character”.
- 09.05.12 - Brussels
ESHA's annual General Assembly (09h00 - 13h15) & Governing Board (14h30-17h45) will take place on the 23rd of May, before Hidroenergia 2012 in Wrocław, Poland, Regional Centre for Business Tourism, Conference room B
Read more - 29.03.12 - Brussels
ESHA has launched a group on Linkedin. Join us & follow the latest news on hidroenergia 2012!
Read more - 29.02.12 - Brussels
More than 280 participants from 21 countries discussed the potential of hydropower and its impact on the environment at the 1st Hydropower Summit in Bucharest on 27-28 February. ESHA thanks SUPERLIT for the successful organisation of this joint event. Read the press release
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