In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market Report is Segmented by Application (Municipal Water or Wastewater Systems, Industrial Water Systems, and Other Applications (Irrigation Systems, Urban and Building Applications, Etc. )), Capacity (Mini-Hydro (100kW and Above), Micro-Hydro (Up To 100kW), Pico-Hydro (Up To 5kW)), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East and Africa). The Report Offers the Market Size in Value Terms in USD for all the Abovementioned Segments.

In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market Size

In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market Summary

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In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market Analysis

The In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market size is estimated at USD 113.57 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 137.32 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.87% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • In the medium term, factors such as increased focus on renewable power generation and rising need for efficient power generation in both commercial and industrial applications are expected to drive the demand for in-pipe hydro systems. 
  • On the other hand, factors such as high initial cost, interruptions caused by the natural flow of water, and shortage of water supply are expected to restrain the growth of the market studied. 
  • Nevertheless, expanding water infrastructure facilities across the world is creating huge opportunities for in-house power system deployment, which is expected to create opportunities in the market studied in the near future. 
  • North America is expected to be the largest market, with most of the demand coming from countries such as the United States and Canada. 

North America to Dominate the Market

  • Owing to the low cost of in-pipe hydro systems, coupled with urbanization and construction, the in-pipe hydro systems market is expected to grow during the forecast period. 
  • North America is expected to have the maximum market share during the forecast period. This is due to increasing turbine installations, technological progress, and the presence of prominent players in the region. 
  • The in-pipe hydro systems segment in the renewable energy market has been gaining popularity since 2018, and these systems are being used on a large scale wherever available. 
  • The rising awareness about the environment and green energy generation techniques is the key driver for the in-pipe hydro systems market in the United States. 
  • Harvesting energy generated in a New England water utility’s pipe via pressure-reducing valves does not affect required operations. However, the process changes the monetary and renewable energy equation. Hence, the Keene (New Hampshire) facility became the first energy-neutral water treatment plant in North America. 
  • As the United States upgrades its aging water infrastructure, in-pipe hydropower offers new solutions to help make water infrastructure smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient. 
  • The small-scale hydropower by installed capacity in MW is expected to be less than 50 for Canada and 5-100 for the United States. 
  • Upcoming industrial and water treatment construction projects in Canada are anticipated to drive the in-pipe hydro system market. For instance, in October 2023, the governments of Canada and British Columbia announced the construction of a water treatment plant, Williams Lake, that will provide the community access to safe and healthier drinking water, with an investment of more than USD 18.06 million. The project is expected to install approximately 850 meters of new water main, providing the community with an increased supply of fresh, clean drinking water. 
  • Therefore, factors such as rising awareness and increasing installations, especially in the North American region, are expected to positively impact the in-pipe hydro systems market over the forecast period. 
In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market - Growth Rate by Region, 2024-2029

In-Pipe Hydro Systems Industry Overview

The in-pipe hydro systems market is consolidated. Some of the major players (in particular order) in the market include Leviathan Energy, Xinda Green Energy Co. Limited, Lucid Energy Inc., Rentricity Inc., and Natel Energy, among others.

In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market Leaders

  1. Lucid Energy Inc.

  2. Rentricity Inc.

  3. Xinda Green Energy Co. Limited

  4. Leviathan Energy

  5. Natel Energy

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market News

  • December 2023: The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) partnered with InPipe Energy to generate electricity from the flow of water in its water distribution system. According to a release, this is the first installation of the InPipe technology in California. The new in-conduit hydroelectric system works similarly to traditional pressure-regulating valves in EBMUD’s water distribution system. However, it uses a turbine to reduce water pressure while generating electricity and creating a reliable, clean source of power.
  • July 2022: InPipe Energy, a renewable energy and smart water technology company, announced the availability of the HydroXS, the latest generation of the company's micro-hydro energy recovery technology. This technology produces renewable energy while managing pressure in municipal water pipelines.

In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Scope of the Study
  • 1.2 Market Definition
  • 1.3 Study Assumptions

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET OVERVIEW

  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Market Size and Demand Forecast in USD, till 2029
  • 4.3 Recent Trends and Developments
  • 4.4 Government Policies and Regulations
  • 4.5 Market Dynamics
    • 4.5.1 Drivers
    • 4.5.1.1 Increased Focus on Renewable Power Generation
    • 4.5.1.2 Rising Need for Efficient Power Generation
    • 4.5.2 Restraints
    • 4.5.3 Interruptions Caused in the Natural Flow of Water
  • 4.6 Supply Chain Analysis
  • 4.7 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.7.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.7.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.7.4 Threat of Substitutes Products and Services
    • 4.7.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Application
    • 5.1.1 Municipal Water or Wastewater Systems
    • 5.1.2 Industrial Water Systems
    • 5.1.3 Other Applications (Irrigation Systems, Urban and Building Applications, etc.)
  • 5.2 Capacity
    • 5.2.1 Pico-hydro (Up To 5kW)
    • 5.2.2 Micro-hydro (Up To 100kW)
    • 5.2.3 Mini-hydro (100kW and Above)
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 North America
    • 5.3.1.1 United States
    • 5.3.1.2 Canada
    • 5.3.1.3 Rest of North America
    • 5.3.2 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.2.1 China
    • 5.3.2.2 Japan
    • 5.3.2.3 South Korea
    • 5.3.2.4 India
    • 5.3.2.5 Malaysia
    • 5.3.2.6 Thailand
    • 5.3.2.7 Indonesia
    • 5.3.2.8 Vietnam
    • 5.3.2.9 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.3 Europe
    • 5.3.3.1 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.3.2 Germany
    • 5.3.3.3 France
    • 5.3.3.4 Italy
    • 5.3.3.5 Spain
    • 5.3.3.6 Nordic Countries
    • 5.3.3.7 Turkey
    • 5.3.3.8 Russia
    • 5.3.3.9 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.4 South America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.4.3 Colombia
    • 5.3.4.4 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.2 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.3.5.3 Nigeria
    • 5.3.5.4 Qatar
    • 5.3.5.5 Egypt
    • 5.3.5.6 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Leviathan Energy
    • 6.3.2 Lucid Energy Inc.
    • 6.3.3 Rentricity Inc.
    • 6.3.4 Xinda Green Energy Co. Limited
    • 6.3.5 Natel Energy
    • 6.3.6 Tecnoturbines SL
    • 6.3.7 HS Dynamic Energy Co. Ltd
    • 6.3.8 GS-Hydro
    • 6.3.9 InPipe Energy
  • *List Not Exhaustive
  • 6.4 Market Ranking/Share Analysis

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Expanding Water Infrastructure Facilities
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In-Pipe Hydro Systems Industry Segmentation

In-pipe hydropower technology allows harnessing the power from gallons of high-pressure water that flows through a city's water system every day. The in-pipe hydropower systems are becoming more popular, as they do not require additional infrastructure or substantial upfront cost. 

In-pipe hydro systems market is segmented by application, capacity, and geography. The market is segmented into municipal water or wastewater systems, industrial water systems, and other applications (irrigation systems, urban and building applications, etc.) by application. By capacity, the market is segmented into mini-hydro (100kW and above), micro-hydro (up to 100kW), and pico-hydro (up to 5kW). The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the in-pipe hydro systems market across major regions. The report offers the market size in value terms in USD for all the abovementioned segments.

Application Municipal Water or Wastewater Systems
Industrial Water Systems
Other Applications (Irrigation Systems, Urban and Building Applications, etc.)
Capacity Pico-hydro (Up To 5kW)
Micro-hydro (Up To 100kW)
Mini-hydro (100kW and Above)
Geography North America United States
Canada
Rest of North America
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
South Korea
India
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe United Kingdom
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Nordic Countries
Turkey
Russia
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Rest of South America
Middle East and Africa Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Nigeria
Qatar
Egypt
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market Research FAQs

How big is the In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market?

The In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market size is expected to reach USD 113.57 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.87% to reach USD 137.32 million by 2030.

What is the current In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market size?

In 2025, the In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market size is expected to reach USD 113.57 million.

Who are the key players in In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market?

Lucid Energy Inc., Rentricity Inc., Xinda Green Energy Co. Limited, Leviathan Energy and Natel Energy are the major companies operating in the In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market.

What years does this In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market size was estimated at USD 109.17 million. The report covers the In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the In-Pipe Hydro Systems Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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