European Small Hydropower Association Members & Sponsors Join the hydropower community, promote your business and profit from ESHA's membership services!
Representation
Hydropower Campaign
The European Small Hydropower Association (ESHA) represents the interests of the hydropower sector by promoting the benefits and opportunities of hydropower at EU level. The association, founded in 1989, serves as a platform for stakeholders in the hydropower field by providing its members with key information and briefings on EU policies and legislation as well as creating synergies within the renewable energy and other relevant sectors.
In addition of being the most significant producer of renewable energy, hydropower plays an important role in grid stabilisation, peak-load management and energy storage.ESHA 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.
Structure
Background
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 Initiative International Network on Small Hydro Power (IN-SHP).
Key Benefits for ESHA Members Active lobbying and representation
Contacts & Networking
Increase your visibility
Raising awareness
Advocating for your interests at EU and national level
Connect with other hydropower stakeholders through networking events and seminars
Promote yourself via ESHA communication tools (newsletter, social media, website)
Promotion of the benefits and opportunities of hydropower through public relations activities and media campaigns
Reduced fee for ESHA events
Reduced fee for ESHA supported events
Exclusive business section
Be the first to know!
Participate in Hidroenergia congresses, key event of the small hydropower sector; annual postgraduate courses on Sustainable Hydropower; ESHA seminars and workshops
Benefit from reduced fees for hydro-related conferences and events in which ESHA is a partner
Access the exchange of information on business opportunities in Europe and worldwide
Receive regular up-to-date information on selected hydropower developments via social media (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
Preferential projects participation
Free access
Event calendar
Shape ESHA!
Participate in ESHA-led EU co-financed projects
Free access to a series of publications and ESHA library
Follow the hydro activities around the globe
Participate in the General Assembly and stand for Board elections
Membership Categories
Sponsorship Packages
ESHA membership is open to all hydropower stakeholders as specified in the adjacent table.
Significantly improve your profile and visibility in the European arena and beyond!
Our members are actively involved in ESHA activities from advocacy and networking to European projects which all contribute to the further development of the sector.
Sponsors profit from the benefits according to the chosen sponsorship package.
Becoming a member of ESHA increases your visibility, business opportunities and contacts while making your voice heard at European level.
Each progressive package incorporates the benefits from the previous packages. Blue Stream (2,500 €) Sparkling River (5,000 €) Crystal Lake (10,000 €) Package Blue Stream
Category
Annual Fee (€)
National Association
According to represented installed capacity
Corporate
According to annual turnover
Education & Research
750
Individual
500
Student
250
Corporate
Crystal Lake
Annual Turnover (million €)
Annual Fee (€)
Micro
<1
1,000
Small
1-5
2,500
Medium
5-10
5,000
Large
> 10
10,000
Size
Sparkling River
Sponsorship Benefits
Member Services
Logo on ESHA website, newsletter and event material Distribution of your material at events Roll-up banner or poster at events
Active lobbying and representation
All Blue Stream benefits, plus Speaking opportunities at ESHA events Logo on ESHA press releases Interview/articles in newsletter
Raising awareness
All Sparkling River benefits, plus Attend meetings with EU decision-makers Observe Board meetings Video interview with spokes-person on ESHA website Logo and featured text about your organisation on ESHA website Advertorial in ESHA newsletter
Contacts & networking Increase your visibility
Reduced fee for ESHA events Reduced fee for ESHA supported events Exclusive business section Be the first to know! Preferential project participation Free access to publications Event calendar Shape ESHA!
Full membership to ESHA is reserved for entities based within geographical Europe. All others are eligible for associate membership. Agreements can also be established should your organization not fall under any of the above mentioned categories.
Additional Services Apart from sponsorship benefits, sponsors may use the services for ESHA members. These are subject to membership fees.
European Small Hydropower Association
Join the hydropower community, promote your business and profit from ESHA's membership services!
Renewable Energy House Rue d'Arlon 63-67 1040 Brussels Belgium Tel. +32 2 400 10 67 info@esha.be www.esha.be