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