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Global hydropower potential by select country 2015

Energy potential from hydropower worldwide in 2015, by select country (in gigawatt hours per year)

The data displays the energy generation potential of hydropower in leading countries in 2015. The generation potential of hydropower in China is estimated to amount to approx. 2,140 terawatt hours per year.

China	2140000
Russia	1670000
Canada	1180737
Brazil	817600
India	660000
United States	528923
Indonesia	401646
Peru	395118
Tajikistan	317000
DR Congo	314381

Global hydropower potential by select country 2015

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